Early 20th Century S.W. Persian Afshar Carpet
Early 20th Century S.W. Persian Afshar Carpet Early 20th Century S.W. Persian Afshar Carpet Early 20th Century S.W. Persian Afshar Carpet Early 20th Century S.W. Persian Afshar Carpet Early 20th Century S.W. Persian Afshar Carpet Early 20th Century S.W. Persian Afshar Carpet Early 20th Century S.W. Persian Afshar Carpet Early 20th Century S.W. Persian Afshar Carpet Early 20th Century S.W. Persian Afshar Carpet Early 20th Century S.W. Persian Afshar Carpet Early 20th Century S.W. Persian Afshar Carpet Early 20th Century S.W. Persian Afshar Carpet Early 20th Century S.W. Persian Afshar Carpet Early 20th Century S.W. Persian Afshar Carpet Early 20th Century S.W. Persian Afshar Carpet Early 20th Century S.W. Persian Afshar Carpet Early 20th Century S.W. Persian Afshar Carpet Early 20th Century S.W. Persian Afshar Carpet

Early 20th Century S.W. Persian Afshar Carpet

Afshar weavers excel at repurposing textile patterns as rug designs. In this case as rust ground displays cruciforms and rosettes nestled within an ivory arabesque lattice.The light blue major border of stylized palmettes provides a discreet frame to the whole.
Stock ID: #19205
General Rug Type: Persian Informal
Specific Rug Type: Afshar
Circa: 1900
Ground Color: Raspebery Red
Border Color: Light Blue
Origin: Persia
Material: Wool
Weave: Pile - Knotted
Shape: Rectangle
Width: 4' 2" ( 127 cm )
Length: 6' ( 183 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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