This Bidjar was handwoven by Kurds during the 19th Century.
A rare and evocative Kurdish weaving that was likely woven in as a Sufi meditation mat. The design centers around an open camel-hair field punctuated by two registers of stylized cypress or tree-of-life motifs, symbolizing spiritual ascent and resilience. A single red vertical stripe flanking one edge subtly functions as a mihrab, orienting the user without the overt architecture of a classic prayer rug. This quiet asymmetry and spiritual intention suggest a meditative or mystical use, likely in a Sufi context.
The wool is coarse and deeply dyed, and the borders feature a rosette meander in l tones of madder, indigo, ivory, and saffron. Though visibly worn and with areas of repair, the rug retains its dignity and spiritual presence. It is a rare survival of a personal devotional textile that is both beautiful and profound in its restraint.
Size: 4'3" x 5'5 [130cm x 165cm]
Age: 19th Century
Type of Rug: Bidjar (Sufi Meditation Mat)
Material: Wool
Pile Height: Low
Condition: Good, very worn with some old repairs
BK2807
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