Antique Persian Bijar Rug Runner — 1920s | 3'8" x 15'

The Amordad is built around a single column of hexagonal center medallions, each defined by a sharp, lightning-like serrated contour and filled with interior geometric arabesques and germinating plant motifs. This repeated medallion format is characteristic of Persian runner design, built to guide the eye down the length of the piece. For more on motifs like these, see our guide to common rug motifs.

The medallions sit atop an open, abrashed ground, framed by an outer minor border in a reciprocating pawn design. The palette moves through navy blue, cobalt blue, dusty powder blue, madder root red, brick red, dusty teal, mallard green, chocolate brown, dusty rose, and blush. Explore more Bijar pieces in our guide to the best rug styles for collectors.

At 3'8" x 15', the Amordad is purpose-built for hallways, long entryways, and galleries where its column of medallions can unfold across the full length of the space.

Bijar rugs are woven by Kurdish weavers in and around the town of Bijar in northwestern Persia, prized for a wet-finishing technique that produces an unusually dense, structurally sturdy weave. This same durability makes Bijar runners especially well suited to high-traffic hallways and corridors, where the rug's weight and firmness hold up to daily use.

Woven circa the 1920s, the Amordad reflects the classic Bijar hexagonal medallion runner format, paired with a rich, varied palette. Browse more pieces from this tradition in our Bijar collection.

Amordad is the modern Persian form of Ameretat, a Zoroastrian divine concept meaning "immortality," associated with plants and long life.

The name reflects the rug's germinating plant motifs and its own quiet endurance—a century-old weaving still structurally sound, its patterns still growing across the field the way its namesake presides over vegetation and life.

Amordad captures the Bijar tradition at its most enduring: dense, structured, and woven to outlast generations.

• Primary material: Natural wool
• Construction: Hand-knotted, densely woven
• Dye method: Traditional dyes with abrash
• Foundation: Traditional woven foundation, wet-finished for density
• Condition: Antique condition with visible wear and character

Areas of wear are present to pile and knot heads, consistent with age and use.

Most original side cord selvages are intact or have been sympathetically restored. Sides and ends are fully secured.

Recently professionally cleaned and ready for immediate in-home use.

Vacuum gently using suction only. Avoid rotating brushes or beater bars.

Use a quality non-slip runner pad, especially important for hallway placement.

Rotate periodically to encourage even wear. For deep cleaning, consult a professional experienced with antique Persian carpets.

Is this rug one of a kind?
Yes. Antique Bijar weavings like the Amordad are unique in drawing, dye variation, and wear pattern.

What makes Bijar rugs distinctive?
They're known for exceptional density and durability, making them especially well suited to runners and high-traffic spaces. See our motif guide for more on the symbols used here.

Is it ready for use?
Yes. It has been professionally cleaned and inspected prior to offering.