Persian Afshar Rug - 1.96 x 1.43 Extra Large

Persian Afshar Rug - 1.96 x 1.43 Extra LargeThe 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

lustrous wool

is also very earthy

hallmarks of Tabriz weaving tradition

Abadeh Hand-knotted Persian carpets from the Iranian provenance Abadeh

This is a beautiful paradise garden

and this together with the amazing tones of colour make this a most auspicious carpet

traditional motifs of Boteh (paisley)

On the other hand

In the past and at present

improved over time

So whilst this rug is not flowery spring like in symbolism and the setting may be a desert

A hand-woven tribal rug with a rare design of a stylized central medallion flanked by symmetrical bold palmettes & secondary palmette motifs within a red field