Late 19th Century SE. Persian Afshar Carpet
Late 19th Century SE. Persian Afshar Carpet Late 19th Century SE. Persian Afshar Carpet Late 19th Century SE. Persian Afshar Carpet Late 19th Century SE. Persian Afshar Carpet Late 19th Century SE. Persian Afshar Carpet Late 19th Century SE. Persian Afshar Carpet Late 19th Century SE. Persian Afshar Carpet

Late 19th Century SE. Persian Afshar Carpet

Botehs or paisleys never seem to bore the local Afshar weaver. Their inexhaustible imagination has given us this wonderful piece with botehs scattered in ivory, yellow and red on a navy ground. The striped red and ivory inner border is derived from Iranian textiles.
Stock ID: #21399
General Rug Type: Persian Informal
Specific Rug Type: Afshar
Circa: 1890
Ground Color: Navy
Border Color: Blue
Origin: Persia
Material: Wool
Weave: Pile - Knotted
Shape: Rectangle
Width: 4' 6" ( 137 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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