Bijar / 11344

A long Bijar runner in wool, 122 x 549 cm, the deep red field relieved by cream and white highlights and framed by neutral borders. Small florals and palmette motifs repeat in a measured allover rhythm; hooked stems and delicate fillers read as disciplined, handworked ornament. Wear is low and the pile retains a soft, aged hand with an even patina that preserves the design_x0002_s clarity. Narrow guard bands and a broader outer border provide a composed frame to the central field. This antique rug presents a poised balance of pattern and restraint, its surface alive with subtle tonal shifts. Circa 1910 - 1930