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Antique Bread Sofreh, Afshar Nomads, Kerman Province, South Persia.
For sale by Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
for sale €1,112     $1,207
£950
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    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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Antique Bread Sofreh, Afshar Nomads, Kerman Province, South Persia.

1900 - 1920
Description

This charming sofreh was originally used for kneading dough to make the delicious flat-bread or 'lavash' in Persian. Woven by Afshar nomads during the early 20th century, the sofreh is complete with original, braided tassels at each corner, each tassel containing blue beads.

Sofrehs like this make stunning wall-hangings as it is important to preserve the beads, rather than using it on the floor where the beads are likey to be damaged.

Size: 1.08m x 1.02m (3' 6" x 3' 4").

Physical Dimensions
Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Afshar Sofreh to the 1910s.

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SA1179674
Dealers Internal Reference
BM2291
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Description
This charming sofreh was originally used for kneading dough to make the delicious flat-bread or 'lavash' in Persian.
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Woven by Afshar nomads during the early 20th century, the sofreh is complete with original, braided tassels at each corner, each tassel containing blue beads.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Sofrehs like this make stunning wall-hangings as it is important to preserve the beads, rather than using it on the floor where the beads are likey to be damaged.

Size: 1.08m x 1.02m (3' 6" x 3' 4").

Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Afshar Sofreh to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1179674
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2291
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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Square antique handwoven Persian Afshar sofreh flatweave textile with geometric diamond motifs in red and navy blue featuring braided corner tassels.
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Archive I Square antique handwoven Persian Afshar sofreh flatweave textile with geometric diamond motifs in red and navy blue featuring braided corner tassels.

Antique Bread Sofreh, Afshar Nomads, Kerman Province, South Persia.

Archive II Square antique handwoven Persian Afshar sofreh flatweave textile with geometric diamond motifs in red and navy blue featuring braided corner tassels. View II
Archive III Square antique handwoven Persian Afshar sofreh flatweave textile with geometric diamond motifs in red and navy blue featuring braided corner tassels. View III
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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
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Square antique handwoven Persian Afshar sofreh flatweave textile with geometric diamond motifs in red and navy blue featuring braided corner tassels.
Antique Bread Sofreh, Afshar Nomads, Kerman Province, South Persia.
Ref: SA1179674
Square antique handwoven Persian Afshar sofreh flatweave textile with geometric diamond motifs in red and navy blue featuring braided corner tassels.
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  • ObjectTribal Rugs & Textiles
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StylePersian Tribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourRed and Blue
  • MotifsDiamond lattice, Striped central panel, Beaded corner tassels, Geometric stepped borders
  • SizeH 108 cm (43 in) x W 102 cm (40 in)

Originating from the early 20th century, this antique Persian tribal bread sofreh is a handwoven flatweave textile created by Afshar nomads in the Kerman province of South Persia. The wool fabric displays an intricate geometric design comprising a red and navy blue diamond lattice, a striped central panel, and geometric stepped borders. Original braided corner tassels incorporate small blue beads at each of the four corners, while decorative woven borders run along the top and bottom edges of the textile. Measuring 108 cm high and 102 cm wide, this square wall hanging brings vibrant tribal pattern and historical textile artistry into an interior space. It functions primarily as a decorative wall hanging in a living room, hallway, or study, avoiding floor placement to protect the delicate beaded tassels from damage during everyday use.

FAQs

A bread sofreh is a traditional flatwoven square or rectangular textile crafted by nomadic tribes in Persia, originally designed to wrap, protect, and knead bread dough.

Tribal flatweaves are typically woven from hand-spun sheep wool on portable looms using warp-and-weft tapestry weave techniques dyed with natural plant and mineral pigments.

Authentic Afshar weavings display geometric diamond or stepped medallion patterns, saturated red and dark blue colour palettes, tight flatweave tension, and often decorative corner tassels or braided fringes.

A sofreh can be mounted on a wall as fibre art, draped across an accent table or bench, or used as a decorative rug in low-traffic areas.

Vacuum gently using a suction attachment without a rotating brush, blot liquid spills immediately with an absorbent dry cloth, and seek specialist textile restoration for deep cleaning.
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