Persian Afshar Village Rug - 2.45 x 1.59 tabriz

Persian Afshar Village Rug - 2.45 x 1.59 tabrizThe 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

It would look spectacular in any setting

is also very earthy

The border is delightful containing repeated floral motives

in the Province of Isfahan

Birjand's rugs are famous and known internationally as "Mood Carpet"

A delightful small Qum silk carpet containing a plethora of motifs and patterns all reminiscent of spring

the main craft in Nain was the weaving of costly woollen cloth

bordered by rosettes and vine leaves

Warps are mostly cotton

and which is square shaped

is perhaps the most well-known rug design

It is from the city of Isfahan and is made form silk