Afshar Persian Carpet

Antique afshar southeast persian 4ft 2in x 5ft 7in circa 1875.

Afshar persian carpet.

While complex repeating all over designs are prevalent afshar weavers also drew upon southern persian carpet imagery with boteh motifs shrub and occasionally tree of life compositions also encountered. The persian carpet is the finest source of handmade oriental rugs in the triangle area and beyond. The persian carpet is the finest source of handmade oriental rugs in the triangle area and beyond. The city sirdjan is a collection point for the afshar carpets and is located in the southwest of kerman province.

The map showing some important persian carpet manufacturing areas. They are made by the afshar tribe. Antique afshar southeast persian 4ft 1in x 6ft 8in circa 1850. These attractive persian carpets often feature geometric patterns and are dominated by red and blue tones sometimes with elements of lighter colors.

Persia the ancient persian name of iran boasts to be the world s most superior culture in carpet manufacturing. Around the city of kerman in the southeast of iran reside the semi nomads from the afshar tribe. These beautiful oriental carpets are inspired by previous travels across the territory in search of grazing places for their livestock. Deep indigo carnelian saffron and ochre tones predominate.

These attractive persian carpets often feature geometric patterns and are dominated by red and blue tones sometimes with elements of lighter colors. The turkish speaking part of the population often uses the senneh knot. Now they have settled down and can be found in afshar. For hundreds of years these nomads lived in the northwest of iran but a part of the tribe were compulsorily transferred to today s area where carpet manufacturing became an important branch of.

Their carpets belong to persian rugs and are very popular because of their resistance. Afshar carpets are made by settled nomads in iran. At our showroom you ll find an extensive inventory of over 7 000 carpets that is unmatched in the durham area and throughout north carolina. Antique persian afshar carpets view a wide selection of art level antique afshar rugs now available for sale antique afshar southeast persian 4ft 3in x 5ft 7in circa 1875.

These beautiful oriental carpets are inspired by previous travels across the territory in search of grazing places for their livestock. Afshar carpets come from northeastern iran. Antique afshar rugs from the 19th century are characterized by their quality of craftsmanship and wool. Afshar carpets are made by settled nomads in iran.

An afshar carpet handmade by semi nomadic afshars in the district of kerman in the southeast of iran. Sirjan carpets have geometric designs usually consist of a single medallion that is repeated vertically in the center of the carpet.