Birjand Rugs
Birjand is the Administrative center (Capitol) of Iran’s South Khorassan province. They have a long history of producing good quality rugs and carpets particularly in larger sizes. Mood/Moud/Mud carpets are a type of Birjand carpet.
Examples:
Birjand Persian Carpet, c.1930
Origin: Khorasan, north east Persia, about 1930
Size: 11ft.8in. x 8ft.9in. (3.56m. x 2.67m.)
Description: Slight uneven wear, mainly in field. N.B. Inwoven numeral base center.
Birjand or Mud Persian Rug, c.1920-30
Origin: Khorasan, north east Persia, about 1920-30
Measurements: 6ft. 5in. x 4ft.4in. (1.96m. x 1.32m.)
Birjand Persian Rug, c.1930
Size: 4ft.11in. x 3ft.7in. (1.50m. x 1.09m.)
Condition: Some wear in center.
Birjand Carpet, Circa 1920
Region: Persia
Measurements: ca. 325 x 219 cm.
Book Cover Birjand Carpet
Size: 6ft. 8in. x 9ft. 6in. (204 x 290cm.)
Colors: Beige, blue
Woven: Hand knotted
Foundation: Cotton
Pile: Wool
Style: Birjand
Category: City
Origin: Birjand Persian Rug
Age: 0-10 years
Condition: Good Low Pile
Dye: 80% Vegetable Dye
KPSI: 118
Knotting Time: 180 days (1710 hours)
About Birjand Rugs: Birjand is a small town in northeastern Iran’s Khorassan province. Birjand rugs typically have a very elegant pattern, similar to Herati but with a European look. These usually have a stylized round central medallion sitting in an open field of small fish on a sea of beige. The repeated borders resemble those of the Mahi, but the Birjand is more curvilinear. Overall, very intricate and detailed. Color schemes include beige and navy blue, with hints of burgundy and salmon.
Garden Panel Birjand Carpet, Circa 2000
Size: 6ft. 9in. x 9ft. 9in. (206 x 298cm.)
Colors: Beige, red
Woven: Hand knotted
Foundation: Cotton
Pile: Wool
Style: Birjand
Category: Tribal
Origin: Birjand Persian Rug
Age: 0-10 years
Condition: Excellent
Dye: 80% Vegetable Dye
KPSI: 161
Knotting Time: 255 days (2422.5 hours)
Floral Repeat Birjand Carpet, Circa 2000
Size: 6ft. 8in. x 10ft. (203 x 305cm.)
Colors: Red-burgundy, blue-navy
Woven: Hand knotted
Foundation: Cotton
Pile: Wool
Style: Birjand
Category: City
Origin: Birjand Persian Rug
Age: 0-10 years
Condition: Excellent
Dye: 80% Vegetable Dye
KPSI: 118
Knotting Time: 189 days (1795.5 hours)