Fine Afshar Rug

The Afshar of south-east Persia wove a variety of rugs, carpets and trappings for domestic use and for re-sale. Their designs share many ornaments from other tribal groupings in southern Persia. However, Afshari weavers were also influenced by the classic design repertoire associated with the court and city carpets woven in nearby Kirman. This lovely rug is such an example. The midnight blue field is decorated with an all-over design of roses, the so-called Gol Farang' design, seen on many city woven carpets of the 19th and early 20th century. It is charmingly drawn. Normally one would expect to see large, expressively drawn roses in such a design. But here the flowers are drawn delicately and with great finesse. Note also the row of larger flowers at the bottom of the field. The ivory border is also quite wonderful with a floral design and meandering vines. The entire composition is jewel-like. Finely knotted with soft wool and great natural dyes, the rug has survive d in very good condition. The are minor signs of corrosion in the blue field as one might expect from this dye. The selvages and ends are original and intact. Professionally cleaned. This is both a collectible and highly decorative little Persian rug which would light up many interior settings.

Cat No: ML007
Dimensions: 1.36m x 1.07m
Date: Circa 1880
Price: £2750.00