19th Century S.E. Persian Afshar Paisley Carpet
19th Century S.E. Persian Afshar Paisley Carpet 19th Century S.E. Persian Afshar Paisley Carpet 19th Century S.E. Persian Afshar Paisley Carpet 19th Century S.E. Persian Afshar Paisley Carpet 19th Century S.E. Persian Afshar Paisley Carpet 19th Century S.E. Persian Afshar Paisley Carpet 19th Century S.E. Persian Afshar Paisley Carpet 19th Century S.E. Persian Afshar Paisley Carpet 19th Century S.E. Persian Afshar Paisley Carpet 19th Century S.E. Persian Afshar Paisley Carpet 19th Century S.E. Persian Afshar Paisley Carpet 19th Century S.E. Persian Afshar Paisley Carpet 19th Century S.E. Persian Afshar Paisley Carpet 19th Century S.E. Persian Afshar Paisley Carpet 19th Century S.E. Persian Afshar Paisley Carpet

19th Century S.E. Persian Afshar Paisley Carpet

Botehs of all sizes fill the navy blue field of this c.1900 antique rug,. but especially giant fringed cones facing left and right. A few small animals add to the rustic informality of this carpet. The inner and outer ivory borders with geometric flowers are an Afshar touch.
Stock ID: #19034
General Rug Type: Persian Tribal
Specific Rug Type: Afshar
Circa: 1880
Ground Color: Midnight Blue
Border Color: Red
Origin: Persia
Material: Wool
Weave: Pile - Knotted
Shape: Rectangle
Width: 4' 2" ( 127 cm )
Length: 6' 3" ( 191 cm )
Description
Afshar

The Afshar tribes are located in Kirman Province, in Southeast Iran. They weave mostly smaller rugs ( 3’ x 5’ to 5’ x 7’) in a wide range of semi-geometric to fully floral styles, the latter influenced by Kirman city carpets. They are eclectic both in weave and design, the result of both tribal heterogeneity, proximity to urban patterns and a long history of weaving for the market. A few carpets up to 20’ long are found. The pile of Afshar rugs is short and the colors are vibrant. The best pieces are of 19th century date. A variety of other tribal pieces are woven: mostly saddlebags, but also animal trappings. Prayer rugs are avoided.

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