19th Century Persian Afshar Tribal Area Rug

This richly woven 19th-century Afshar bagface—originally the front panel of a nomadic saddlebag—is a remarkable example of tribal textile art from southern Persia. Once a utilitarian object crafted for everyday use by the Afshar people, it now stands as a vibrant piece of wall art, embodying centuries of tradition, craftsmanship, and nomadic heritage. Woven by village and tribal artisans, bagfaces and mafrash panels like this one were essential to nomadic life, used for transport and storage. Over time, these humble yet intricate textiles have become prized for their bold geometric designs, expressive color palettes, and deep cultural roots. The Afshar tribe is one of the oldest in the world, with a history stretching back to ancient Persia. Remarkably, many members of the tribe have maintained their nomadic lifestyle to this day, residing in regions that are home to some of the world’s earliest known civilizations. Now appreciated far beyond their original function, Afshar bagface bring warmth, history, and timeless design into modern interiors—each piece a story woven in wool. Dimensions:1’ 6” x 2’ 10” Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: SW Persia Material: Wool on a wool foundation with natural organic dyes dyes Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot, SKU: 1294 Afshar Tribal Bags, Afshar Saddlebags, Antique Afshar Bags, Afshar Bagface, Kurdish Tribal Rugs, Kurdish Rug, Tribal Kurdish Carpets, Antique Kurdish Rugs, Antique Kurdish Weaving, Antique Nomadic Bags, Antique Wall Textiles...

A charming early 20th-century Persian Afshar tribal rug featuring a timeless allover paisley (boteh) design. Hand-knotted by the Afshar tribes of southwestern Persia, this rug showca...

A beautifully preserved antique Heriz Karajeh area rug, handwoven in Northwest Persia circa the late 1800s. This piece features a refined geometric layout with three small medallions aligned vertically along the central axis, set against a deep navy blue field. The medallions display a striking palette of abrash-dyed blue, ivory, and pale green, surrounded by traditional tribal motifs in soft rust, sage green, and ivory tones. The main border, rendered in a rich rust-red, frames the central composition with balance and warmth. Notable for its fine weaving technique and thoughtfully restrained color palette, this rug reflects the transitional qualities of late 19th-century Karajeh craftsmanship—blending tribal boldness with refined elegance. This collectible piece is ideally suited for smaller spaces or as an anchor in layered interior schemes, offering heritage, charm, and visual sophistication. Dimensions: 3’ 5” x 4’ 3” Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: NW Persia Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with natural organic vegetable dyes Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot, SKU: 1358 Geometric Pattern Rugs, Antique Heriz Serapi Rugs, Antique Heriz Rugs, Antique Heriz, Antique Karajeh, Vintage Area Rug, Heriz Karajeh Area Rug, Antique Serapi Rugs, Heriz Rugs, Heriz Carpets, Vintage Karajah Rugs, Persian Karajah Rugs, Antique Heriz Serapi Rugs, Antique Heriz Rugs, Serapi Heriz, Persian Serapi Rugs, Persian Heriz rugs, Antique Heriz Carpet, Antique Heriz Karaja Rug, antique Heriz Karajeh rug, late 19th century Persian rug, vintage NW Persian rug, Karajeh area rug, navy blue Heriz rug, Persian rug with medallions, abrash blue Persian rug, rust red border rug, fine weave Heriz rug, tribal Persian rug, Karajeh rug with pale green, collectible Persian area rug, traditional Persian design rug, antique geometric rug...

19th century Persian Farahan area rug with a beautiful curvilinear design pattern and a wonderful rich color palette. The rug brings together beauty, sophisticated design, and palat...

Antique Persian Afshar Rug, Late 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 6'0" L x 3'8" W Origin: Persia Period: Late 19th Century Rug ID: 20436

Antique Persian Afshar Rug, Late 19th Century Woven against a rustic camel ground, this Afshar rug draws two stylized potted plants, from top and bottom, each culminating at the cen...

A 19th century Persian Afshar rug with amazing all-over paisley pattern on a crimson background surrounded by multiple contrasting floral borders.

A late 19th century Persian Afshar rug with a beautifully woven multicolored central field with a tree-of-life pattern surrounded by multiple contrasting floral borders.