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Antique Afshar Tribal Rug, Shahr Babak Region, Kerman Province, South Persia.
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Antique Afshar Tribal Rug, Shahr Babak Region, Kerman Province, South Persia.

19th century
Sold 4 May 2025 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Description

What an amazing sky-blue ground!

This stunning Afshar pre-dates the later 19th century examples with its beautiful sky-blue field containing large 'palmettes' beautifully drawn in varying colours of red and coral.

The colour palette indicates to me that it was made by Afshar nomads in the Shahr Babak region of Kerman province circa 1860-1870. This fabulous and highly collectable Afshar is in very good overall condition with a few minor areas of expert restoration, so extremely good that it cannot be seen!

Size: 1.70m x 1.28m (5' 7" x 4' 2").

Physical Dimensions
Height
170cm (66.93")
Width
128cm (50.39")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Rug to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1134778
Dealers Internal Reference
BM2026
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What an amazing sky-blue ground!
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This stunning Afshar pre-dates the later 19th century examples with its beautiful sky-blue field containing large 'palmettes' beautifully drawn in varying colours of red and coral.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
fig 1. An antique hand-knotted Persian Afshar rug featuring a repeating pattern of geometric medallions in shades of indigo blue, red, and cream.
fig 1. Antique Afshar Tribal Rug, Shahr Babak Region, Kerman Province, South Persia.

The colour palette indicates to me that it was made by Afshar nomads in the Shahr Babak region of Kerman province circa 1860-1870. This fabulous and highly collectable Afshar is in very good overall condition with a few minor areas of expert restoration, so extremely good that it cannot be seen!

Size: 1.70m x 1.28m (5' 7" x 4' 2").

Height
170cm (66.93")
Width
128cm (50.39")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Rug to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1134778
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2026
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Dealing in antique and old tribal rugs, dowry weavings and decorative carpets from the near east and central asia since 1979.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets Profile Page

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Archive I An antique hand-knotted Persian Afshar rug featuring a repeating pattern of geometric medallions in shades of indigo blue, red, and cream. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Afshar Tribal Rug, Shahr Babak Region, Kerman Province, South Persia.

Archive II An antique hand-knotted Persian Afshar rug featuring a repeating pattern of geometric medallions in shades of indigo blue, red, and cream. View II
Archive III An antique hand-knotted Persian Afshar rug featuring a repeating pattern of geometric medallions in shades of indigo blue, red, and cream. View III
Archive IV An antique hand-knotted Persian Afshar rug featuring a repeating pattern of geometric medallions in shades of indigo blue, red, and cream. View IV
Archive V An antique hand-knotted Persian Afshar rug featuring a repeating pattern of geometric medallions in shades of indigo blue, red, and cream. View V
Archive VI An antique hand-knotted Persian Afshar rug featuring a repeating pattern of geometric medallions in shades of indigo blue, red, and cream. View VI
Archive VII An antique hand-knotted Persian Afshar rug featuring a repeating pattern of geometric medallions in shades of indigo blue, red, and cream. View VII
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Telephone 01451 824 447 or 07980 999 114
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North Cotswolds
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rugmac
Verified Since Oct 2011
Items For Sale 112
Items Sold 1,075
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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An antique hand-knotted Persian Afshar rug featuring a repeating pattern of geometric medallions in shades of indigo blue, red, and cream.
Antique Afshar Tribal Rug, Shahr Babak Region, Kerman Province, South Persia.
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An antique hand-knotted Persian Afshar rug featuring a repeating pattern of geometric medallions in shades of indigo blue, red, and cream.
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  • ObjectRugs and Carpets
  • Period19th century
  • StylePersian Tribal
  • MaterialWool, Natural Dyes
  • ColourIndigo and Red
  • MotifsGeometric medallions, Boteh motifs, Multi-tiered borders, Abrash colour variation
  • SizeH 170 cm (67 in) x W 128 cm (50 in)

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Afshar rugs are woven by the Afshar nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes of southern Persia, traditionally characterised by geometric motifs, boteh designs, and rich indigo blue and madder red colour palettes.

These authentic pieces are typically hand-knotted with hand-spun wool pile on a wool or cotton foundation, utilising natural dyes derived from plants, roots, and insects.

Authenticity is identified through irregular knot counts, natural abrash colour variations in the wool, traditional tribal border motifs, and hand-finished selvedges rather than machine-stitched edges.

These textiles add texture and warmth to contemporary or traditional spaces, functioning well as floor anchors in living rooms, studies, or hallways, or displayed as wall hangings.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming without a beater bar, professional organic washing every few years, and keeping the textile out of direct sunlight to prevent dye fading.
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