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Antique Persian Afshar Rug, 4'1" x 7'9" Rare

Offered by: Eli Peer Oriental Rugs

Description
Origin: Southwest Persia.
Period: circa 1880.
Materials: Wool pile, wool warp and weft.
Condition: Very good minor restorations.
Antique Afshar rugs, produced by nomads and villagers in southeastern Iran in the cities of Shiraz, Kerman and Yazd.
The name Afshar derives from the tribe who designs and creates these rugs. This tribe is originally from Turkey and Turkmen Confederation, includes 24 other tribes. In the 16th century.
Afshar rugs are similar to antique Caucasian rugs in their rug colors and styles.
Afshar rugs are quite distinguishable. Classic features of these antique rugs can include three pendants at either of the two ends (mostly in Sirjan designs), multiple diamond patterns (the number of diamonds can vary within a motif) and the tribal border.

More Information

Origin:	Iran
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Wool,Hand-Woven
Condition:	Good. Minor fading. Some repiling repair throughout of the rug.
Styles / Movements:	Persian, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	773449

Dimensions

W.	49 in;	H.	93 in;
W.	124.46 cm;	H.	236.22 cm;

Shipping Information:

Shipping Method: Continental US, Standard Parcel (1-6 Days). Shipping costs are determined by the item's weight and its value for insurance purposes.

Message from Seller:

Discover the timeless beauty of antique handmade oriental rugs at Eli Peer Oriental Rugs. For inquiries, please contact us at 847-328-3281 or email peerantiquerugs@gmail.com