This is an exceptional hand-knotted vintage Persian Bidjar of extremely fine quality in beautiful, brilliant shades of red, turquoise and royal blue.  This pattern is known as a "fish design", with intricate details in a wide array of rich and vibrant colors in concentric geometric layers leading to a hexagonal medallion. The rug has a very high double knot count or KPSI (knots per square inch), in which each knot is woven twice. This makes for an extremely thick, dense weave, which is why Bidjars are known as "iron rugs" that can withstand high traffic and will last generations.  The rug was hand-knotted using fine quality wool and exquisite craftsmanship. It was made in the 1960s and is in pristine condition, The central medallion begins with a turquoise backdrop and the next layer is a bright strawberry red followed by royal blue and then small ivory corners that really pop.  Each layer is meticulously covered in exquisite detail with small flowers, curls that look like feathers and are meant to represent fish, and countless other small geometric motifs.  The colors are phenomenal, and become more apparent as you approach the rug, much like a pointillist painting.  There are so many that you can get lost in them - sky blue, azure blue, pink lemonade, rose coral, lavender, violet, pale yellow, ivory, periwinkle, teal green, olive, ivory, pomegranate and countless others, all made from only vegetable and other natural dyes. The stunning border is one of the rug's most extraordinary features.  The elegant tribal garland of flowers on the vine in all of the rug's lush colors is truly breathtaking.  This is a truly special piece that will enliven any room and will be passed down to future generations.  Size: 10'x13'3"