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Senneh/Sanandaj Rugs: Gerus Bijar Runner

Senneh/Sanandaj Rugs: Gerus Bijar Runner

Sannah or Gerus Bijar Runner

Size: 1 foot 8 inch by 7 foot 8 inch.

Kurdish Bidjar from the Sennah area. Bijar or more propperly Cesme Bigar is a market center and collection point for a whole range of rugs with similar attributes. In the carpet trade these are called Gerus Bidjar or Sannahs.

This one is Bidjar from Sanandag area in Kordestan Iran.  It is handmade and in excellent condition.


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Size: 1 foot 8 inch by 7 foot 8 inch.

Structure: Asymmetrical knot open to the left.  11 knots per horizontal inch and 13 per vertical inch.  143 per square inch (2216.5 per square decimeter)

Color: Salmon, crème, red, onyx, grass green, sea foam green, copper, sky blue, burgundy, royal blue.

Yarn Spin: Z.

Warp: 3 ply white cotton.

Weft: 2 shot blue cotton.

Pile: 2 wool singles.

Ends: Post-hitch knot bindings with 1 inch warp fringe.

Selvages: Single cord plain peach wool.

Handle: Medium-heavy, soft wool, dense, durable

Further Notes: Excellent condition.

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