Persian Afshar Rug - 2.27 x 1.60 Tribal

Persian Afshar Rug - 2.27 x 1.60 TribalThe Afhar are tent dwellers. Their primary occupation is sheep husbandry and handicraft such as many ornamental weavings: saddlebags, salt bags and flat weaves known in the West as kilims. They are however best known for their superb carpets in an array of eclectic designs. Afshar means obedient. Since the Safavid period, the tribal group Afshar migrated from their origins in Central Asia to settle in Iranian Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan republic, and

It is from the city of Tabriz and is made form wool

They have a solid grib like a Bijar rug and very durable

The majority of Saveh rugs are small pieces and rug runner styles as a result of being woven by nomadic people that used looms that were compact

It has a central repeat pattern medallion that contain lovely colours that appear in the field of the carpet

A very beautiful silk carpet

Qom rugs (or Qum

Lovely rosette central medallion

the quality of the carpets is at the very highest end and represent the work of the most skilled craftsman

The most recognized design found on Ardabil rugs is the famous Mahi (Herati) design – a diamond medallion and small fish throughout

Red (especially plum) is favoured

and have a compact pile

The tones and hues of this carpet are truly delightful