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
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
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
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
Birjand Carpet, Circa 1920
Region: Persia

Measurements: ca. 325 x 219 cm.

Birjand Carpet Circa 1920


Book Cover Birjand Carpet
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
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
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)