Afshar #19833
This rug is closely related in pattern and weave texture to 20140. Again, the ivory field and golden yellow border display a dense quasi-floral pattern. The rug is surprisingly pliable for its substantial weight. This group of Afshars was clearly made urban markets which expected dense, heavy carpets.
| Stock ID: | #19833 |
| General Rug Type: | Persian Tribal |
| Specific Rug Type: | Afshar |
| Circa: | 1900 |
| Ground Color: | Red |
| Origin: | Persia |
| Width: | 4' 6" ( 137 cm ) |
| Length: | 6' 2" ( 188 cm ) |
DescriptionAfsharThe 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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