Handwoven Persian Afshar Rug, circa 1880–1900
Located in York, GB
A fine antique Persian Afshar Rug, handwoven by Afshar tribal weavers in southwest Persia, circa 1880–1900.
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Style Rugs
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Handwoven Persian Afshar Rug, circa 1880–1900
Located in York, GB
A fine antique Persian Afshar Rug, handwoven by Afshar tribal weavers in southwest Persia, circa 1880–1900.
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Early 20th Century Persian Afshar Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite early 20th century Persian Afshar rug with a remarkably detailed all-over repeating geometric pattern across a deep indigo blue field.
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Handmade Vintage Persian Afshar Rug 5' x 6.7', 1970s - 1N61
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Key Details: Size: 5.05 x 6.79 ft (154 x 207 cm) Material: Wool Age: Circa 1970s Origin: Persian (Afshar) Condition: Good Let me know if you'd like any adjustments!
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Vintage Persian Afshar by Mehraban Rugs
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Embellish your room with history and sophistication with our Afshar Vintage Rug. It highlights the diamond and hexagonal framework on its core and is surrounded by Persian symbols.
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$3,000Sale Price|39% Off
Antique Persian Afshar Area Rug 4'7'' x 6'9''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Afshar Rug 4'7'' x 6'9''
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Pair of Antique Persian Afshar Rugs
Located in New York, NY
A set of PersianAfshar throw-size rugs from the early 20th Century. Measure: 2' x 2'3'' respectively.
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The Nomadic Talisman: A Vintage Persian Afshar Masterpiece of Tribal Mystique
Located in Dallas, TX
79897 Vintage Persian Afshar Rug, 05'09 x 08'03. The Nomadic Talisman: A Vintage Persian Afshar Masterpiece of Tribal Mystique.
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Antique Persian Afshar Rug – 1920s Hand‑Knotted Wool 3.8' x 4.6' - 1C1237
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A handmade antique Persian Afshar rug from the 1920s, woven in wool and showcasing the expressive tribal artistry of the Afshar weaving tradition.
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Vintage Persian Afshar Rug, Figurative — Camels, Horses & Riders, 1960s - 1N138
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Beside it, a large red camel with rider — the iconic Afshar "camel caravan" motif, one of the most prized single figures in tribal Persian weaving — stands with the quiet monumentali...
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$4,800
19th Century Afshar Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Persian Afshar rug with amazing all-over paisley pattern on a crimson background surrounded by multiple contrasting floral borders.
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Early 20th Century Afshar Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Afshar rug with an all-over pattern of flowers in vases on a natural undyed wool background, surrounded by a complementary floral border.
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Antique Afshar Runner, Late 19th Century, 3'5" × 12'2"
Located in Dublin, NH
Antique Tribal Persian Afshar Runner, Late 19th Century, 3'5" × 12'2" Additional Information: Dimensions: 3'5" W × 12'2" L Origin: Persia Period: Late 19th Century Condition: Excell...
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$5,120Sale Price|20% Off
Rug & Kilim’s Persian Afshar-Inspired Distressed Rug, Geometric Patterns in Blue
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x10 rug is a sophisticated new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Homage Collection, serving as a soulful nod to antique Persian tribal traditions. Hand-knotted in premium wool, its...
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Amazing 19th Century Afshar Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An amazing late 19th century Persian Afshar runner with a central field containing and all-over multi-colored paisley pattern woven in crimson, green, pink, gold, and indigo colored ...
4'4"x6'10" Yankees Blue, Antique Farsian Afshar Hand Knotted Pure Wool, Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Yankees Blue, Antique Persian Afshar with All Over Small Repetitive Boteh Design, Mint Condition, Soft and Clean, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex:...
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4'1"x5' Blue with Red Antique Farsian Afshar Wool Even Wear Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Midnight Blue with Crimson Red, Antique Persian Afshar, Clean, Even Wear, Wool Weft, Intricate Repetitive Design, Multiple Borders, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental, Squarish Rug Pr...
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Handmade Vintage Persian Afshar Rug 1950s Wool Tribal 4.9 x 6.9 ft -1C1271
Located in Bordeaux, FR
📋 DETAILS Type: Handmade vintage rug Origin: Persian Style: Afshar Date: 1950s Material: Wool pile on wool foundation Technique: Hand-knotted Pattern: Tribal geometric with double...
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Early 20th Century S.E. Persian Afshar Runner Carpet ( 4' x 12' - 122 x 366 )
Located in New York, NY
Condition: good, repaired. Antique Afshar Persian Blue 1900s Rug, Country of Origin: Iran / Persia, Circa Date: 1900s.
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Zabihi Collection Rare Antique Afshar Runner
Located in New York, NY
A rare wide Persian Afshar r from the early 20th century. Commonly found in scatter size formats , this one is a wide runner.
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19th Century Hand-Knotted Tribal Gallery Rug, Allover Paisley Pattern, 6' x 12'
Located in Barrington, IL
This authentic mid 19th century Persian Afshar tribal gallery rug is a striking example of nomadic artistry from southern Persia.
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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Allover Beige Carpet - Afshar by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
This rug is part of Afshar Rugs collection. This vintage Persian Afshar carpet, woven in the 1930s, exemplifies the artistry and cultural heritage of the Afshar tribes of southeaste...
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$994Sale Price|75% Off
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Afshar Rug 6.4' x 9.9', 1950s - 1C1116
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Afshar Rug from the 1950s. This exquisite piece, measuring 6.4 feet by 9.9 feet (198 cm x 302 cm), carries a sense of reverence and tradition.
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Antique Afshar Rug - 19th Century Afshar Rug, Antique Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
19th Century Afshar Rug This extraordinary carpet will fascinate you with its intricate designs and vibrant colors that reflect the rich history and craftsmanship of the period. Eac...
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$443Sale Price|70% Off
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Afshar Saddle Bag 1.3' x 4.1', 1940s - 1C1129
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This Handmade Vintage Persian Style Afshar Saddle Bag is a captivating piece from the 1940s.
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$4,092Sale Price|20% Off
Pretty antique Afshar rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
This exquisite handwoven Afshar rug features a stunning decorative and geometric design. Crafted entirely by hand, this rug is made from high-quality wool on a wool foundation, ensu...
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$7,599Sale Price|20% Off
Afshar Rug, circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Afshar rugs are a type of handwoven rug that originated from the Afshar tribe, a nomadic group from Iran.
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Antique Afshar Rug - Late of 19th Century Afshar Rug, Antique Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Late of 19th Century Afshar Rug This magnificent 19th century antique Afshar rug is a masterpiece woven with unique craftsmanship and rich history of its time. Each intricate patter...
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Antique Afshar Rug - 19th Century Antique Afshar Rug, Antique Rug, Vintage Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
19th Century Antique Afshar Rug Size : 126×146 cm This wonderful carpet will fascinate you with its intricate designs and vibrant colors that reflect the rich history and craftsmans...
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$1,387Sale Price|20% Off
Very Pretty Antique Afshar Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 19th century Afshar rug with a beautiful geometrical design and nice natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation.
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$2,297Sale Price|20% Off
Very Beautiful Antique Afshar Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice antique Afshar rug with beautiful geometrical and stylized floral design and beautiful natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation.
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$682Sale Price|20% Off
Pretty antique distressed Afshar rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 19th century distressed Afshar rug with a nice geometrical and tribal design and nice natural colours with red, navy blue, green, orange and white, entirely hand knott...
Wool, Cotton
$1,418Sale Price|20% Off
Bobyrug’s Pretty vintage Afshar rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
This exquisite handwoven Afshar rug features a stunning decorative and geometric design. At its heart, you'll find three successive diamond-shaped medallions on a pristine white back...
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$2,055Sale Price|20% Off
Nice antique distressed Afshar rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 19th century tribal Afshar rug with beautiful geometrical and stylized designs and nice natural colours with a dark blue background, with, blue, yellow, orange, red, g...
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$10,914Sale Price|20% Off
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique Afshar Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of a late 19th-century fine Afshar rug. Hand-knotted with meticulous craftsmanship, this masterpiece features a decorative design on a deep navy backgr...
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Striking square Afshar Antique Rug, Elegant
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
Exceptional elegance in a genuine tribal rug. Unusually fine, tight weave and soft lamb's wool: wonderful feel. Investment collectible esp. at 50% reduction. Would fit in virtually ...
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Antique Afshar Sofreh - Late 19th century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
The composition is dominated by bold horizontal bands of deep indigo and rich madder red, creating a powerful and harmonious visual rhythm. Along the sides, the bands are articulated...
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Antique Afshar Rug 1.70m x 1.42m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A fabulous antique Afshar rug, handwoven circa 1900 with an unusual all-over design of linked flowers and leaves on a mid blue field and great secondary colours. Finely woven for a t...
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$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Afshar Rug, South Persia, circa 1850
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An Afshar rug, South Persia, circa 1850 Measures approximately: 8ft. 10in. by 5ft. 2in. (2.69 by 1.57m.)
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$618Sale Price|20% Off
Pretty small antique distressed Afshar rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful 19th century small Afshar rug with nice geometrical and tribal design and beautiful natural colours with blue , black, white, pink, yellow and brown, entirely hand knotted ...
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$873Sale Price|20% Off
Bobyrug’s pretty antique distressed Afshar rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful and decorative mid century Afshar rug with nice tribal design and beautiful colours, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation. Wears due to age and use! ✨...
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Antique Indian Afshar Rug, Late 19th Century
Located in Dublin, NH
Antique Indian Red Afshar Rug, Late 19th Century Collection of Mr. and Mrs. John Corwin. Additional Information Dimensions: 4'1" W x 6'1" L Origin: India Period: Late 19th Century ...
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Authentic Hand Knotted Geometric Afshar Rug Circa 1950
Located in San Diego, CA
Afshars are tribal rugs that are hand woven by the Afshar people in southern Persia. The pile is wool and foundation is cotton. The base color is a cream with accents of rust, green,...
Wool, Cotton
$1,709Sale Price|20% Off
Bobyrug’s Very Pretty Fine Antique Afshar Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of a 19th-century Afshar rug, featuring a captivating Botteh design and enchanting natural colors. Meticulously hand-knotted with wool velvet on a wool foundati...
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$3,428Sale Price|37% Off
Striking Afshar Bidjar Antique, Collectible Investment Piece at Special Discount
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
Rare Afshar Bidjar 1880 BIDJAR (AFSHAR BIDJAR RARE VARIANT) 1880 or earlier 6 x 4 feet Acquired from an Australian collector Bidjar carpets are known as the iron carpet...
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$727Sale Price|20% Off
Bobyrug’s pretty mid century tribal Afshar bag face rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage tribal rug with nice floral stylized floral design and beautiful colours with yellow, green, blue, pink and red, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation. ...
Wool, Cotton
Afshar Runner with Unusual Mix of Nomadic and Urban Design Motifs, circa 1900
Located in Dublin, NH
A very unusual combination of designs. Afshar weavers were originally nomadic but transitioned to cottage industry weavers in the late 19th century. You get a wonderful combination o...
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Antique Neiriz Runner - Late 19th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This structural balance between the prominent vibrant madder-red field complete with its alternating ivory and navy central medallions, surrounding multi-layered geometric guard bord...
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Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Accent Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Soumaks can be large carpets, Kuba in the Caucasus, small bag faces (Caucasian and Persian Shah Savan saddle bags), or cover scatter rugs (Persian Afshars).
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Contemporary Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Large Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Soumaks can be large carpets, Kuba in the Caucasus, small bag faces (Caucasian and Persian Shah Savan saddle bags), or cover scatter rugs (Persian Afshars).
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Contemporary Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Geometric Large Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Soumaks can be large carpets, Kuba in the Caucasus, small bag faces (Caucasian and Persian Shah Savan saddle bags), or cover scatter rugs (Persian Afshars).
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Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Soumaks can be large carpets, Kuba in the Caucasus, small bag faces (Caucasian and Persian Shah Savan saddle bags), or cover scatter rugs (Persian Afshars).
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21st Century Red Patchwork Style Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Accent Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Soumaks can be large carpets, Kuba in the Caucasus, small bag faces (Caucasian and Persian Shah Savan saddle bags), or cover scatter rugs (Persian Afshars).
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Contemporary Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Large Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Soumaks can be large carpets, Kuba in the Caucasus, small bag faces (Caucasian and Persian Shah Savan saddle bags), or cover scatter rugs (Persian Afshars).
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Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Soumaks can be large carpets, Kuba in the Caucasus, small bag faces (Caucasian and Persian Shah Savan saddle bags), or cover scatter rugs (Persian Afshars).
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Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Accent Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Soumaks can be large carpets, Kuba in the Caucasus, small bag faces (Caucasian and Persian Shah Savan saddle bags), or cover scatter rugs (Persian Afshars).
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Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Soumaks can be large carpets, Kuba in the Caucasus, small bag faces (Caucasian and Persian Shah Savan saddle bags), or cover scatter rugs (Persian Afshars).
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Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Soumaks can be large carpets, Kuba in the Caucasus, small bag faces (Caucasian and Persian Shah Savan saddle bags), or cover scatter rugs (Persian Afshars).
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Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Soumaks can be large carpets, Kuba in the Caucasus, small bag faces (Caucasian and Persian Shah Savan saddle bags), or cover scatter rugs (Persian Afshars).
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Tribal Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
Soumaks can be large carpets, Kuba in the Caucasus, small bag faces (Caucasian and Persian Shah Savan saddle bags), or cover scatter rugs (Persian Afshars).
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Mid-20th Century Handmade European Flat-Weave Kilim Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
Soumaks can be large carpets, Kuba in the Caucasus, small bag faces (Caucasian and Persian Shah Savan saddle bags), or cover scatter rugs (Persian Afshars).
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Early 20th Century Antique Persian Afshar Rug
Located in Louisville, KY
An antique Persian Afshar rug, circa 1920.
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Persian Afshar Rug with Bird Design, circa 1960
Located in Northridge, CA
Persian Afshar rug with bird design circa 1960 Measures: 3' 4" x 4' 6" Hand knotted wool pile, cotton foundation Field color: Cherry-red Border color: Ivory Accent col...
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Antique Persian Afshar Runner Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Age: early 20th century Pile: medium Wear Notes: 1-2 Material: Wool on Cotton Soft pile, good condition antique Persian Afshar runner with a neutral but unique color pal...
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Antique Persian Afshar Rug, Shiraz
Located in New York, NY
Antique Afshar rug, Shiraz, Persia a low wool pile in Turkish knot tightly woven on an all wool base. A traditional boteh lattice repeat design of alternating colors of boteh divided...
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Unavailable
W 61 in L 79 in
Antique Persian Afshar Hand-Knotted Floral Design Rug in Red and Blue Wool
Located in Evanston, IL
From Southwest Persia, the Afshar are a nomadic tribe known for their high quality materials and creatively unique aesthetic. This “Dozar” or medium size piece displays an all-over r...
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Unavailable
W 52 in L 72 in
Antique Persian Afshar Tribal Rug Hand-knotted Wool Red, Blue, Green and Ivory
Located in Evanston, IL
This carpet was handwoven in Persia (Iran) by members of the semi-nomadic Afshar tribe inhabiting the south western region of the country during the first decade of the 20th century....
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Antique Persian Tribal Afshar
Located in Aspen, CO
This rug is the most unique example of South Persian tribal weaving. Afshari weavers of the 19th and early 20th century were in direct competition with the Kashgai weavers to produce...
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Vintage Persian Nomadic Afshar Rug, circa 1990
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Vintage Persian Nomadic Afshar rug, circa 1990 Material: Wool on wool Manufacturing period: 1950-1999 Country: Iran Condition: Excellent This is an authentic and beautiful ...
5'x7' Antique Sirjan / Afshar - Persian Rug - Rust
Located in Blacksburg, VA
This 1950's Sirjan is incredibly exceptional. This piece is in amazing condition for the age and will look good for another 100 years to come. The rich, rusty tones are enhanced with...
Wool, Cotton
Persian rug with peacocks / rug Afshar 100 X 69 cm
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Persian rug with peacocks / rug Afshar 100 X 69 cm Hand-knotted rug made of wool on a cotton warp.
Wool, Cotton
Antique Afshar Bagface
Located in Concord, MA
Fantastic antique Afshar, South Persian Bagface. Very graphic and excellent condition Measure: 13 x 20 inches.
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Unavailable
W 61.03 in L 80.32 in
5'x7' Antique Sirjan / Afshar - Tribal Persian Rug - Rust / Cream / Blue
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Gorgeous 50's Sirjan-Afshar Persian rug. Featuring 2 intricate medallions on a foreground rich in motifs.
Wool, Cotton
Afshar P-J3597
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
One of a kind large persian mid 20th century Kilim.
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Late 19th Century Afshar
Located in Sydney, AU
Central lozenge filled with floral motifs, set against a field of diagonally-placed botehs, Southern Persia, circa 1890. Woollen warp and weft, woollen pile. Good condition; low pile...
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20th Century Antique Afshar Runner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A brilliant multi colored geometric Afshar runner. Afshars are high quality tribal rugs produced in southeastern Iran. They often feature geometric patterns, rows of boteh, and medal...
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Antique Turkic Afshar Rug, Iranian, Azerbaijan
Located in New York, NY
Antique Turkic Afshar rug, Iranian, Azerbaijan. A low wool pile in Turkish knot tightly woven on an all wool base. A traditional repeat design alternating between the Classic dragon/...
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Red and Blue Afshar Rug, circa 1920s
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely antique Afshar carpet.
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Unavailable
W 34 in L 21 in
Antique Afshar Tribal Bag Face South Persia, 19th Century Mounted Conserved
Located in By Appointment Only, CA
A very boldly articulted design dominates the field of this extaordinary Afshar (Persian tribal group) weaving. It is exceptional in the scale of patterning, as most other examples a...
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Outstanding, antique, abstract double sided Baktiar Gabbeh
Located in Graz, Styria
In contrast to the typical Persian influenced floral Designs of Southwest Persian tribes like Gashgai, Khamse, Afshar and Baktiar, this outstanding rug is not only rare because of it...
Antique Classic Wool Design Rug. 1.90 x 1.30 m
Located in MADRID, ES
Persian rug from the Afshar region, of nomadic origin. - Ethnic rug made of wool in the early 1900s. - Highlight its central field with a blue background that contains geometric figu...
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Antique Persian Afshar Rug
Located in New York, NY
Classic Persian Afshar
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Antique Persian Afshar Rug
Located in New York, NY
Classic Persian Afshar
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Antique Persian Afshar Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian Afshar.
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Antique Persian Afshar Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian Afshar.
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Antique Persian Afshar Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian Afshar rug.
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Antique Persian Afshar Rug
Located in New York, NY
This is a classic early 20th century Persian Afshar.
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Vintage Persian Afshar Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Afshar rug from the mid-20th century.
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Vintage Persian Afshar Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Afshar rug from the mid-20th century.
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Vintage Persian Afshar Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Afshar rug from the mid-20th century.
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Antique Persian Afshar Rug
Located in New York, NY
A second quarter of the 20th century Persian Afshar carpet.
Cotton, Wool
Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.
In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.
It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.
Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.
Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.)
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Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin.
The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor.
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In the late 1890s, the firm of Alexander Morton & Co. set out to introduce a new category of crafts to the British Isles: hand-knotted rugs.
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