Persian Kurdish Bidjar Runner Rug | 3' 8" x 13' 5"

• Type: Antique Persian Kurdish Bidjar Runner Rug
  
• Origin: Kurds of Bidjar district, Persia
  
• Materials: Hand-knotted, handspun, vegetable-dyed wool pile on a wool foundation
  
• Age: Circa 1900s-1910s
  
• Size: 3' 8" x 13' 5" (112 x 410 cm)
  
• Condition: Excellent condition for the age with low lustrous pile and uneven fringes in some areas

If you’re after a show-stopping hallway piece with real historical soul, this antique Kurdish Bidjar runner from the early 1900s checks all the boxes. Woven by the Kurds of the Bidjar district in Persia, it’s got that famously robust plus gorgeous, richly saturated color—thanks to its handspun, vegetable-dyed wool.

At a glance, your eye is drawn to that fiery red field, crisscrossed by delicate teal vines that form a diamond lattice. Within each diamond, you’ll find stylized floral motifs in deep navy and bright emerald, with pops of saffron orange that feel almost luminous against the red background. A thin border of similarly vivid florals ties it all together, adding that perfect frame to a piece already bursting with Kurdish artistry.

At 3’ 8” by 13’ 5”, this runner is tailor-made for a long hallway or entry corridor, but it would be just as spectacular beside a bed or in a narrow living room.

If you’re looking for a true slice of Persian rug heritage—something that can handle everyday foot traffic without losing an ounce of character—this antique Kurdish Bidjar is ready to bring warmth, color, and nearly a century of history into your home.