Early 20th Century Persian Afshar Carpet

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Early 20th Century Persian Afshar Carpet ( 4' 5" x 5' 10" - 135 x 178 cm )

The tribal … Read more Early 20th Century Persian Afshar Carpet ( 4' 5" x 5' 10" - 135 x 178 cm )

The tribal Afshar weavers of SE Persia love to employ the boteh or cone pattern and here these motives are paired back-to-back making heart shapes on a deep blue ground. The allover pattern is contained within a red floral main border.

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.

General Rug Type: Persian Tribal
Specific Rug Type: Afshar
Circa: 1930
Ground Color: Navy
Origin: Persia
Material: Wool
Weave: Pile - Knotted
Shape: Rectangle
Width: 4' 5" ( 135 cm )
Length: 5' 10" ( 178 cm See less