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Afshar Rug
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Afshar Rug

1920 - 1940
Description

A very decorative Afshar with an allover design of floral boteh on a rich red field. The boteh not only cover the field but also slip under the borders giving the impression that they continue outside of the frame of the rug. Note the left hand side of the main field where the weaver has inserted a number of random elements to fill the space. One might try and decode them into some sort of signature and you might imagine the weaver introducing similar elements in all of their pieces. These details make old rugs interesting, unique and beautiful.

Quite low in pile across the rug which does help articulate the design. The kelim ends are worn but still intact. Altogether quite a stiff and relatively strong piece.

Physical Dimensions
Height
237cm (93.31")
Width
142cm (55.91")
Declaration

Phil Bell Antique Rugs has dated this Antique Persian Afshar Rug to the 1940s.

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SA1173825
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265
Description
A very decorative Afshar with an allover design of floral boteh on a rich red field.
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The boteh not only cover the field but also slip under the borders giving the impression that they continue outside of the frame of the rug.
Phil Bell Antique Rugs

Note the left hand side of the main field where the weaver has inserted a number of random elements to fill the space. One might try and decode them into some sort of signature and you might imagine the weaver introducing similar elements in all of their pieces. These details make old rugs interesting, unique and beautiful.

Quite low in pile across the rug which does help articulate the design. The kelim ends are worn but still intact. Altogether quite a stiff and relatively strong piece.

Height
237cm (93.31")
Width
142cm (55.91")
Date of Manufacture

Phil Bell Antique Rugs has dated this Antique Persian Afshar Rug to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1173825
Dealers Internal Ref
265
Phil Bell Antique Rugs
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An antique hand-knotted Persian Afshar wool rug featuring a repeating geometric pattern on a deep red field framed by multi-banded borders and flat-woven ends.
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Archive I An antique hand-knotted Persian Afshar wool rug featuring a repeating geometric pattern on a deep red field framed by multi-banded borders and flat-woven ends.

Afshar rug

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Archive III An antique hand-knotted Persian Afshar wool rug featuring a repeating geometric pattern on a deep red field framed by multi-banded borders and flat-woven ends. View III
Archive IV An antique hand-knotted Persian Afshar wool rug featuring a repeating geometric pattern on a deep red field framed by multi-banded borders and flat-woven ends. View IV
Archive V An antique hand-knotted Persian Afshar wool rug featuring a repeating geometric pattern on a deep red field framed by multi-banded borders and flat-woven ends. View V
Archive VI An antique hand-knotted Persian Afshar wool rug featuring a repeating geometric pattern on a deep red field framed by multi-banded borders and flat-woven ends. View VI
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An antique hand-knotted Persian Afshar wool rug featuring a repeating geometric pattern on a deep red field framed by multi-banded borders and flat-woven ends.
Afshar rug
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An antique hand-knotted Persian Afshar wool rug featuring a repeating geometric pattern on a deep red field framed by multi-banded borders and flat-woven ends.
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Afshar rugs originate from the nomadic Afshar tribe primarily located in southeastern Iran. They are characterised by hand-knotted wool construction, geometric or stylized floral motifs, and a palette dominated by deep reds, navy blues, and ivory hues.

Traditional Afshar rugs are crafted using hand-spun wool for the pile, knotted onto either a wool or cotton warp and weft foundation. Natural vegetable and mineral dyes were historically employed to achieve saturated, durable colours.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-knotted asymmetrical or symmetrical wool knots, flexible foundations, and slight variations in pattern symmetry typical of tribal hand-weaving. They often feature kilim flat-woven ends and multi-banded geometric borders.

A Persian Afshar rug serves as a foundational element to anchor seating areas or hallways. The geometric pattern and deep tones pair well with neutral upholstery, natural timber furniture, and contemporary leather accents.

Vacuum regularly using a suction-only setting without a rotating brush to prevent fibre damage. Blot liquid spills immediately with a clean dry cloth and consult a professional rug specialist for periodic deep cleaning.
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