Bijar Garous Rug

Bijar Garous carpets represent one of the most refined and highly regarded subtypes of Bijar weaving, originating from the Garous (Garrus) district near the town of Bijar in northwestern Iran’s Kurdistan region. While sharing the legendary strength of all Bijar rugs—often referred to as the “Iron Rugs of Iran”—Garous Bijars are especially admired for their heightened precision, elegance, and harmonious design.

Woven by skilled Kurdish artisans, Bijar Garous rugs are distinguished by a dense, compact structure achieved through tightly beaten wefts, a technique that gives them exceptional durability and longevity. In comparison to more rustic Bijar examples, Garous carpets typically display finer drawing, more intricate patterning, and a sophisticated balance between floral and geometric elements, reflecting a higher level of technical and artistic refinement.

Common design elements include palmettes, rosettes, and angular vine work, arranged in orderly and well-proportioned compositions. The color palette is rich yet restrained, often featuring deep reds, indigo blues, ivory, charcoal, and subtle earth tones—colors that mature gracefully and gain depth and character with age.

Crafted from high-quality local wool and traditionally dyed, Bijar Garous rugs combine remarkable strength with visual refinement, making them equally suitable for everyday use and elegant interior settings. Their substantial presence underfoot and architectural clarity have long made them favorites among collectors, designers, and connoisseurs of Persian carpets.

More than decorative textiles, Bijar Garous rugs are true cultural heirlooms—embodying the mastery of Kurdish craftsmanship, the depth of Persian artistic heritage, and a tradition of weaving built to endure for generations.