Bijar / 10102

This wool Bijar reads as a broad medallion composition, the stepped central form and subsidiary lozenges set within a florally worked border. Gold and red notes sit against a neutral ground, softened by abrasion and tonal abrash that give the surface a worn, tactile depth. The piece is an antique rug, presented at 391 x 701 cm, its motifs remaining clear despite even wear and small threadbare areas to the field. Circa 1920 - 1940, the rug shows age as a design quality, a quiet, grounded presence that reveals its making through colour and texture.