Bidjar Rug with Lion Design

This offset pattern is composed of leaves and lotus palmettes filling the various compartments against the imposing ground, while heraldic lions rear across the strapwork borders. One has the impression that it is only part of a larger scheme designed 19th-century rug from Bidjar region, Eastern Kurdistan area. These pieces have often been described as wagirehs or samplers and were said to have been used as weaver`s aids, or for demonstration purposes, made as a template or pattern for the carpet design and production of larger rugs, they are generally small pieces the size of a scatter rug or mat which can be used for both its decorative and refined features and is also very collectible for its unique design. The design of this rug is interpreted and soft colors are chosen by our designers for this rug.

Color summary: 9 colors in total, most used 4 colors are;

• Navy Blue  432 (Indigo - Pomegranate)
• Imperial Red  415 (Madder Root)
• Bistre Brown  411 (Pomegranate - Madder Root)
• Yellow Green 419 (Henna - Indigo)