{"product_id":"mazda-antique-persian-bijar-carpet","title":"Antique Persian Bijar Carpet — 1920s | 7'5\" x 11'7\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"pl-intro\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMazda\u003c\/strong\u003e is an antique Persian Bijar carpet woven circa the 1920s, centered on a roundel medallion adorned by oversized palmettes in an arrowed trefoil contour, their general relief loosely evocative of a floral bat form. Woven in Persia, this Bijar sets its medallion atop an open, abrashed field layered with classic Herati motifs in the corner spandrels and field overlays. Part of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/leonidascollection.com\/collections\/bijar-rugs\" style=\"color:#764134;\"\u003eBijar collection\u003c\/a\u003e, it brings the tradition's structural strength to a soft, faded palette of exceptional refinement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== QUICK SUMMARY (INTENT-LED) ===== --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pl-summary\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bijar, Persia (Iran)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique, circa 1920s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Area Rug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-knotted wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7'5\" x 11'7\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach rug is handcrafted and unique. Variations in dye saturation, weave density, and wear pattern are natural characteristics of antique handmade rugs and reflect authenticity rather than imperfection.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .pl-hr{\n    border: 0;\n    border-top: 0.7px solid currentColor;\n    opacity: 0.2;\n    margin: 12px 0;\n  }\n  @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark){\n    .pl-hr{ opacity: 0.85; }\n  }\n\n  details.pl-row{ margin:0; padding:0; }\n\n  summary.pl-row-summary{\n    list-style:none;\n    cursor:pointer;\n    display:flex;\n    align-items:center;\n    justify-content:space-between;\n    gap:14px;\n    padding:0;\n    margin:0;\n  }\n  summary.pl-row-summary::-webkit-details-marker{ display:none; }\n\n  .pl-row-title{\n    margin:0;\n    padding:0;\n    line-height:1;\n    letter-spacing:0.02em;\n    text-transform:none;\n    font-weight:400;\n  }\n\n  .pl-row-icon{\n    font-size:22px;\n    line-height:1;\n    font-weight:200;\n  }\n  .pl-row-icon::before{ content:\"+\"; }\n  details[open] \u003e summary .pl-row-icon::before{ content:\"−\"; }\n\n  .pl-row-content{\n    padding:12px 0 14px;\n    margin:0;\n  }\n\n  .pl-row-content ul{\n    margin:0;\n    padding-left:18px;\n    line-height:1.7;\n  }\n  .pl-row-content li{ margin:6px 0; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- DESCRIPTION --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-row-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mazda's center medallion is drawn in a roundel contour, adorned with oversized palmettes rendered in an arrowed trefoil shape—a distinctive silhouette whose general relief loosely echoes a floral bat form, sitting atop an open, abrashed field. Corner spandrels and field overlays are worked in the classic Herati design, one of the most widespread and enduring motifs in Persian weaving. For more on the Herati pattern and other recurring symbols, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/leonidascollection.com\/blogs\/learn\/common-rug-motifs-explained\" style=\"color:#764134;\"\u003eguide to common rug motifs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main border combines a turtle samovar and boteh design, adding further layered detail around the field. The palette is soft and faded in the most collectible sense: dusty blush, dusty rose, pale faded cochineal red, ivory, beige, sand, silver, chocolate brown, and platinum. Explore more Bijar pieces in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/leonidascollection.com\/blogs\/learn\/best-rug-styles-for-collectors#bijar\" style=\"color:#764134;\"\u003eguide to the best rug styles for collectors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 7'5\" x 11'7\", the Mazda is a substantial room-size piece, ideal for living rooms and dining rooms where its faded, refined palette and dense medallion drawing can command a formal space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- HISTORY --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-row-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBijar rugs are woven by Kurdish weavers in and around the town of Bijar in northwestern Persia, renowned for a wet-finishing technique that compresses the weave into an exceptionally dense, durable foundation—among the sturdiest of any Persian weaving tradition. While bold color is common to the style, faded and softened palettes like this one are especially prized by collectors for the gentleness age has brought to the original dye work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoven circa the 1920s, the Mazda reflects this refined, softened side of Bijar weaving, layered with the widely used Herati motif. Browse more pieces from this tradition in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/leonidascollection.com\/collections\/bijar-rugs\" style=\"color:#764134;\"\u003eBijar collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- ABOUT THE NAME --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eAbout the Name\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-row-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMazda\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from Avestan mazdā, meaning \"wisdom,\" the second half of Ahura Mazda—the supreme creator god of Zoroastrianism, associated with light, truth, and goodness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name reflects the rug's own quiet authority—a century-old weaving whose faded, luminous palette and dense medallion drawing carry a sense of enduring, wise presence in a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMazda captures the Bijar tradition at its most refined: structured, softly colored, and woven with lasting gravity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- MATERIALS --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Composition\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-row-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-knotted, densely woven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDye method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional dyes with abrash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoundation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional woven foundation, wet-finished for density\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique condition with even wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- CONDITION --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eCondition Details\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"pl-row-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven wear is present across the surface to knot heads, with faint foundation showing through consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost original side cord selvages are intact or have been sympathetically restored. Sides and ends are fully secured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocalized areas show minor repair and restoration, consistent with a century-old piece of this size and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecently professionally cleaned and ready for immediate in-home use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- CARE --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-row-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVacuum gently using suction only. Avoid rotating brushes or beater bars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a quality rug pad to reduce movement and provide support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRotate periodically to encourage even wear. For deep cleaning, consult a professional experienced with antique Persian carpets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\" style=\"margin-bottom: -1.7em;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-row-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\" style=\"margin-top: 2em;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this rug one of a kind?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Antique Bijar weavings like the Mazda are unique in drawing, dye variation, and wear pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Herati motif?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the most widespread patterns in Persian weaving, typically featuring a small rosette framed by curling leaves, repeated across the field. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/leonidascollection.com\/blogs\/learn\/common-rug-motifs-explained\" style=\"color:#764134;\"\u003emotif guide\u003c\/a\u003e for more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHas this rug been repaired?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it has localized areas of minor, professional repair and restoration, consistent with a century-old piece. It is fully secured and ready for use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta content=\"Rugs \u0026amp; Antique Area Rugs\" itemprop=\"category\"\u003e \u003cmeta content=\"Wool\" itemprop=\"material\"\u003e \u003cmeta content=\"Hand-knotted\" itemprop=\"productionMethod\"\u003e \u003cmeta content=\"Bijar, Persia (Iran)\" itemprop=\"origin\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old New House®","offers":[{"title":"7'5\" x 11'7\"","offer_id":48870753697975,"sku":"ee004961","price":12520.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/7703\/8007\/files\/ahuramazda-1.jpg?v=1784057827","url":"https:\/\/leonidascollection.com\/products\/mazda-antique-persian-bijar-carpet","provider":"Leonidas Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}