Bidjar

Bijar Persian rugs are renowned worldwide as "one of the most robust and durable types of Persian rugs."

Bijar is a small town located in the Kurdish region of Iran's northwestern Kurdistan province, approximately 500 km southwest of Tehran (the capital).

The Bijar rugs woven in this region are characterized by a technique that involves tightly beating wet threads during the weaving process. As the threads dry, they tighten further, resulting in a very dense structure. They are so sturdy that they are often referred to as "Iron Rugs."

The knotting technique primarily used is the Turkish knot (symmetrical knot), with approximately 150,000 to 350,000 knots per square meter.

More than density, the strength of the beating (tightness) significantly influences the quality.

Designs often feature traditional Persian patterns such as Herati motifs, medallions, and floral designs.