Northwest Persian Carpets

The Persian wildcards.

Chiloian Gallery’s use of the blanket term “Northwest Persian Carpets” refers to carpets woven in the Northwest region of Persia in cities such as Hamadan, Malayer, Sarab & Bidjar.


Favoring geometric designs and central medallions, Hamadan and Malayer carpets draw upon tribal weaving traditions of the region.

Sarab carpets are also like the pair, however they are notable for their expert use of camel hair that adds a rustic and calming feel to carpets.

Finally, Bidjar carpets are known as the “Iron Rugs of Persia”, testament to their durability and density.

2054- Bidjar Carpet

Northwest Persia

2nd quarter of 20th century

Sized at 145 x 290 cm (4’9” x 9’6”)

2152- Bidjar Carpet

Northwest Persia

4th quarter of 19th century

Sized at 347 x 573 cm (11’5” x 18’10”)

2171- Malayer Carpet

Northwest Persia

2nd quarter of 20th century

Sized at 335 x 625 cm (11’0’’ x 20’6”)

2263- Bidjar Carpet

Northwest Persia

1st quarter of 20th century

Sized at 324 x 512 cm (10’8” x 16’10”)

2441- Bidjar Carpet

Northwest Persia

1st quarter of 20th century

Sized at 276 x 482 cm (9’1” x 15’10”)

2527- Hamadan Rug

Northwest Persia

Dated 1913

Sized at 134 x 250 cm (4’5” x 8’2”)

2605- Kurdish Bidjar Rug

Origin: Northwest Persia

Approx. age: 4th quarter of 19th century

Size: 118 x 220 cm (3’10” x 7’3”)

2762- Malayer Carpet

Northwest Persia

1st quarter of 20th century

Sized at 349 x 600 cm (11’5” x 19’8”)

2820- Bidjar Rug

Northwest Persia

1st quarter of 20th century

Sized at 135 x 193 cm (4’5” x 6’4”)

2846- Sarab Carpet

Origin: Northwest Persia

Approx. age: 1st quarter of 20th century

Size: 380 x 620 cm (12'6" x 20'4")

2873- Sarab Carpet

Northwest Persia

4th quarter of 19th century

Sized at 165 x 340 cm (5’5” x 11’2”)

2921- Sarab Carpet

Origin: Northwest Persia

Approx. age: 1st quarter of 20th century

Size: 330 x 518 cm (10’9” x 17’0”)

3024- Sarab Carpet

Northwest Persia

4th quarter of 19th century

Sized at 310 x 464 cm (10’2” x 15’3”)

4034- Bidjar Carpet

Origin: Northwest Persia

Approx. age: 1st quarter of 20th century

Size: 470 x 800 cm (15’5” x 26’3”)

4100 (b)- Sarab Carpet

Northwest Persia

1st quarter of 20th century

Sized at 260 x 380 cm (8’6” x 12’6”)

4153 (a)- Malayer Rug

Origin: Northwest Persia

Approx. age: 2nd quarter of 20th century

Size: 170 x 320 cm (5’7” x 10’6”)

4166- Sarab Carpet

Northwest Persia

4th quarter of 19th century

Sized at 390 x 610 cm (12’10” x 20’0”)

4262- Bidjar Carpet

Northwest Persia

4th quarter of 19th century

Sized at 300 x 380 cm (9’10” x 12’6”)

4271- Hamadan Rug

Origin: Northwest Persia

Approx. age: 1st quarter of 20th century

Size: 112 x 246 cm (3’8” x 8’1”)

4325- Sarab Rug

Northwest Persia

1st quarter of 20th century

Sized at 113 x 200 cm (3’8” x 6’7”)

4800- Sarab Carpet

Northwest Persia

1st quarter of 20th century

Sized at 280 x 320 cm (9’2” x 10’6”)

4801- Bidjar Carpet

Northwest Persia

1st quarter of 20th century

Sized at 290 x 380 cm (9’6” x 12’6”)

4915- Sarab Carpet

Northwest Persia

1st quarter of 20th century

Sized at 153 x 326 cm (5’0” x 10’8”)