Persian Afshar Shar e Babak Rug - 2.85 x 1.96 Tribal

Persian Afshar Shar e Babak Rug - 2.85 x 1.96 TribalThe 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

The field contains motifs representing nature and in particular spring

The quality of Qum silk rugs is particularly high

A magnificent central medallion Qum silk carpet

It was hand made from persons whose understanding of the temporary nature of life and beauty was possible and enhanced by their awareness of heaven and the eternal that awaits us after death

and when we look into the field we see there are depictions of more animals but at the heart of it all is the tree of life - the understanding that all of this earthly beauty

and Eastern Turkey

Kashmar is the home to many master weavers who use Persian knots to create their fine works of art

There is a great sense of luxury

it creates a sense of luxury and beauty

Qum rugs are among the finest rugs in the world

Colours are varied and are bright

A kilim is a flat hand-woven carpet traditionally produced in countries of the former Persian Empire