Condition
High durability antique with stable condition and protected fiber character, medium pile, and no noted active moth issues; consistent with a well-preserved late 19th-century Bijar.
Color Descriptive Name
Antique Moss & Midnight Navy
STYLE
Dark, earthy tribal piece with dense geometric patterning and a strong central prayer niche, giving a dramatic, premium impression. The palette blends antique moss greens with midnight navy accents for a richly grounded, traditional mood.
Designer Spec Construction
Antique Persian Bijar tribal area rug (circa 1870–1890) in wool with an antique moss field and midnight navy detailing. Features a geometric prayer niche layout with central stepped medallions, angular vine and leaf forms, stylized floral sprigs, and small tribal symbols framed by guard stripes. Medium pile construction and Bijar’s renowned weave support high durability in a standard medium 4’8″ x 10′ size, ideal for premium interiors seeking a dark, earthy statement piece.
Additional information
Motifs include a geometric central prayer niche, stepped medallions, angular vine and leaf elements, stylized floral sprigs, small tribal emblems, and layered perimeter guard stripes. The dark, grounded palette suits living rooms, libraries, studies, dining rooms, entryways, and bedrooms that favor a richly patterned tribal aesthetic. Works well as a focal runner-style piece in hall-like spaces or as a dramatic anchor in more intimate seating or reading areas.
