Persian Afshar Village Rug - 1.81 x 1.41 Balouchi

Persian Afshar Village Rug - 1.81 x 1.41 BalouchiThe Afhar are tent dwellers. Their primary occupation is sheep husbandry and handicraft such as many ornamental weavings: saddlebags, salt bags and flat weaves known in the West as kilims. They are however best known for their superb carpets in an array of eclectic designs. Afshar means obedient. Since the Safavid period, the tribal group Afshar migrated from their origins in Central Asia to settle in Iranian Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan republic, and

East Azerbaijan in northwest Iran

It is a magnificent rug and would be a worthy addition to any collection

yellows and teal create a sense of luxury and beauty

Rug weaving started in Turkey since 13th century with the arrival of the Seljuks

Tabass rug

caressed through several washing processes

its overall shape suggests a star or perhaps even the sun

This central medallion carpet contains in the filed repetition of the boteh motif

ranging from classical reds to vibrant greens and golds

Bijar Rugs are amongst the strongest of all Persian weaves and they have earned an international reputation for their high quality

The rugs made in and around Songhor all have similarities

Sanandaj rugs originate from Sanandaj