Afshar #21014
The Afshar tribes of SW Persia often borrow and adapt patterns originating in the famous nearby rug town of Kirman. In this case the urban design of cypress trees and flowering shrubs characteristic of many Persian gardens fills the ivory field. The dark blue and mustard gold borders have connected rosette designs.
| Stock ID: | #21014 |
| General Rug Type: | Persian Informal |
| Specific Rug Type: | Afshar |
| Circa: | 1880 |
| Ground Color: | Ivory |
| Origin: | Persia |
| Width: | 4' ( 122 cm ) |
| Length: | 5' 10" ( 178 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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