Antique Afshar Rug

Afshar - Southern Persia This elegant Afshar has an ivory field with all-over botehs and a floral design. The botehs are arranged in diagonal lines and surrounded by lattice and del...

Afshar - Southern Persia You will be fascinated by this highly sophisticated rug, woven some 150 years ago by the Persian Afshar nomads. Featuring a repeating design and precise de...

Northwest Persia Stunning rug woven by a highly skilled artist in the late 19th century. The rug features a geometric pattern inspired by traditional designs from Northwestern Persi...

Tabriz – Northwest Persia This stunning Tabriz presents a spectacular profusion of colours that cannot be matched by rugs made today. The artist skillfully wove this rug rich in solid colours with perfect harmony. Looking at this antique Tabriz is like seeing a kaleidoscope of colours in constant motion. The carpet is clean and ready for use. Tabriz, a city located in northwestern Persia, is considered the city of masters of textile art. The ateliers in this influential city established a strong reputation for the quality of their carpets, which is still respected. The city of Tabriz’s fame as a carpet production centre began during the Safavid dynasty (1501 to 1722 AD). However, historical accounts indicate that carpets had been produced there since the Sasanian era (224 to 651 AD). Carpets from the Safavid period represent the pinnacle of Persian textile art, and Tabriz carpets continue this tradition. Shah Abbas (1587–1629), the great patron of the arts, established weaving centres throughout Persia, including a royal workshop in Tabriz. Some of the best Tabriz rugs, woven exclusively for carpet aficionados of the nobility, use techniques that have not yet been surpassed. After the dynasty's fall, carpet-making declined in quality and intensity throughout Persia. However, a renewed interest in 19th-century carpets revived this art, and Tabriz became an important production centre. Antique Tabriz carpets, produced in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, are distinguished by their excellent weaving technique and remarkable adherence to classical traditions and ancient Persian carpet designs. However, unlike other Persian rugs, they cannot be distinguished by any particular design pattern or use of colours. Antique Tabriz rugs come in various classic designs and are produced in every colour imaginable, from bold, bright tones to softer pastel tones. What sets them apart from other Persian rugs is their quality. Tabriz rugs are precisely designed and carefully executed, making them extremely popular with designers. A Tabriz rug adds elegance to any room in a home or office. Tabriz are known for their unsurpassed quality, strong weave and rich detail. For centuries, Tabriz carpets have been made with the highest quality since Tabriz was established as one of the first capitals of the carpet world. The artists of Tabriz boast of being the oldest in terms of production in all of Persia. Tabriz Persian carpets and their beauty not only depend on their rich cultural background but their limitless design is not surpassed by any other region. With an unsurpassed variety of colours, the Tabriz rug can be found in any tone, including bolder or softer pastel tones. Nothing beats antique...

Kurdish – Northwest Persia Twelve lozenge-shaped medallions with serrated borders and arrowheads are aligned over an abrashed navy blue field. The medallions are incomplete at the b...

Chichi – Kuba, Northeast Caucasus This vibrant Caucasian Chichi rug was made in modern-day Azerbaijan’s Kuba (Quba) district. Six lesghi stars spread across the bright red backgroun...

Antique Afshar rug, size: 5'2" x 6'7".

Antique Persian Tribal Afshar rug, size: 2'0" x 2'9".

Covered field in staggered rows with implied movement in a germinating turtle style design element wrapped by meandering vine and floral bud top view main border. Great rhythm and excellent original intact end kilim weave present and mostly intact bearing intricate detail and unusual charm. Colors and shades include: Navy blue, madder root red, coffee brown, and sapphire blue. Condition notes: Areas of pile and knot heads. Original side cord selvages intact. Fully secured sides and ends. Recently professionally cleaned ready for in-home use! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Afshar rug...

:: Allover repeating colorful boteh design elements with interior germinating floral design elements in lattice orientation. Colors and shades include: Navy blue, antique ivory, madder root red, pale saffron gold, powder blue, bronze, and more. Condition notes: Mostly even wear to knot heads and foundation. Original end plain-weave kilims intact with mostly secure sides and ends. Recently professionally cleaned ready for in-home use! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Afshar rug...

Antique Afshar rug. Measures: 1'11'' x 2'2''. This attractive nomadic artefact shows a navy ground filled by a single Herati motif detailed in red, light-medium blue, ecru, rust-red ...

Antique Afshar rug measures 4'1'' x 6'3''.