Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 15
Antique Persian Afshar Oversize Rug
About the Item
A rare oversize Tribal Antique Persian Afshar rug.
12' x 15'5''
For centuries, the Afshar nomads were the preeminent Persian tribal group, populating numerous regions within their country’s borders. By the 20th century, however, their ranks had been diminished to an area in the southeast corner of Iran. Although historians dispute their exact origins, they do agree that their Turkish dialect points to either Azerbaijan or East Turkey. Another interesting fact is the striking similarity to antique rugs woven in the Caucasian village of Chajli in the Shirvan district (part of Russian Azerbaijan).Despite the decline of the tribe’s stature, antique Afshar carpets uphold their once great legacy. Nineteenth-century Afshar rugs and carpets are renown for their consistently high quality of materials and craftsmanship, along with a unique aesthetic. Three of their most prolific designs include simple diagonal rows of “boteh” the Classic “center and cornerpiece” antique carpet design, and a vertical axis of three stepped medallions. Other designs include the lattice or “Tulip” design, prayer rugs, “Tree of Life”, and rows of repeating shield medallions.
- Dimensions:Width: 144 in (365.76 cm)Length: 185 in (469.9 cm)
- Style:Kazak (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1910
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:
About the Seller
5.0
Platinum Seller
These expertly vetted sellers are 1stDibs' most experienced sellers and are rated highest by our customers.
Established in 1975
1stDibs seller since 2011
1,417 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: New York, NY
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 3 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- Tribal Antique Persian Afshar RugLocated in New York, NYan early 20th century Tribal Jazzy color Persian Afshar rug. Lively crispy colors. The quality on this one is the finest of its type. Measures: 4'3'' x 6' High-quality antique Afshar rugs display deeply saturated dyeing techniques, and they almost always sparkle from the lanolin-rich wool culled from their own flocks. Typically, Afshar rugs were finished at either end with an intricate flatweave and the sides with multi-colored selvage. A majority of their weavings are found in area sizes between 3ft x 5ft and 4ft x 7ft; however, they also wove 5ft x 10ft , small bags...Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
MaterialsWool
- Tribal Antique Persian Afshar Geometric Rustc RugLocated in New York, NYAn early 20th century Persian Tribal Afshar rug Measures: 4'3" x 5'8" High-quality antique Afshar rugs display deeply saturated dyeing techniques, and they almost always sparkle from the lanolin-rich wool culled from their own flocks. Typically, Afshar rugs were finished at either end with an intricate flatweave and the sides with multi-colored selvage. A majority of their weavings are found in area sizes between 3ft x 5ft and 4ft x 7ft; however, they also wove 5ft x 10ft, small bags...Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
MaterialsWool
- Blue Antique Persian Malayer RugLocated in New York, NYHighly decorative antique early 20th century Persian Malayer accent rug. Love it for a foyer Measures: 4' x 6'10''.Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
MaterialsWool
- Varamin Northwest Antique Persian RunnerLocated in New York, NYHighly decorative long runner Persian Varamin runner from the early 20th century. Measures: 2'11'' x 17'5'' Varamin carpets and rugs or Veramin carpets and rugs are carpets an...Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kazak Persian Rugs
MaterialsWool
- Antique Malayer Denim Blue Persian RugLocated in New York, NYHighly decorative antique early 20th century Persian Malayer rug. 4'2'' x 6'3''Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
MaterialsWool
- Gray Blue Antique Persian Malayer Accent RugLocated in New York, NYHighly antique early 20th century Persian Malayer accent rug. Measures: 4'5” x 6'4”.Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
MaterialsWool
You May Also Like
- Vintage Persian Afshar Sofreh RugLocated in Chicago, ILA wonderful vintage Persian Afshar Sofreh rug woven with a simple geometric patterned medallion against a solid gray field and surrounded by a beautiful geometric patterned border wo...Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
MaterialsWool
- Early 20th Century, Persian Afshar RugLocated in Chicago, ILA beautiful early 20th century Persian Afshar rug with a large central central diamond pattern with stylized flowers woven in crimson, white, indigo, and yellow, and surrounded by a ...Category
Vintage 1940s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
MaterialsWool
- Very Pretty Antique Afshar RugLocated in Saint Ouen, FRBeautiful late 19th century Afshar rug with a beautiful geometrical design and nice natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation.Category
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Tribal Persian Rugs
MaterialsWool
- Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique Afshar RugLocated in Saint Ouen, FRDiscover 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...Category
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Tribal Persian Rugs
MaterialsWool
- Early 20th Century Persian Afshar RugLocated in Chicago, ILA wonderful early 20th century Persian Afshar rug with a bold tribal pattern with stylized flowers in a diamond medallion amidst a field of more stylized flowers, and surrounded by a...Category
Vintage 1940s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
MaterialsWool
- Early 20th Century Persian Afshar RugLocated in Chicago, ILA beautiful early 20th century Persian Afshar rug with a fantastic pattern containing a large central diamond medallion with stylized flowers, and living amidst a field of densely wo...Category
Vintage 1930s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
MaterialsWool
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Tulip Rug
Rug With Tulip
Legacy Antiques
Tree Of Life Area Rug
Antique Persian Prayer
Persian Tribal Oversize
Antique Persian Prayer Rugs
Persian Shirvan
Prayer Rugs Tree Of Life
Prayer Rug Tree Of Life
Shield Persian
Vintage Persian Vase
Antique Globe Bar
Antique Shiraz Rugs
Antique Shiraz Rug
Antique Runner With Camel And Blue
Sarouk Rug Vintage Persian Blue
Vintage Botanical Background