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Afshar Rug
Phil Bell Antique Rugs
for sale €2,223     $2,413
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Afshar Rug

19th century
Description

Afshar rugs are not uncommon but these types with their woollen foundation, bright red wefts and rich colours are hard to find. This example with its ivory field and allover design of floral motifs interconnected by fine tendrils is simply stunning. It is one of the rarer types for sure and I am very happy to have it grace my rug room. As one would expect on a 19th century rug the colours are wonderful, the flowers picked out in fresh tones glow against the light background. The fragile tendrils might be overlooked initially but I find their addition very pleasing. A truly great example that still has its original soumac ends.

Good condition with some wear to the field.

Physical Dimensions
Height
142cm (55.91")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Declaration

Phil Bell Antique Rugs has dated this Antique Persian Afshar Rug to the 1880s.

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SA1229596
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498
Description
Afshar rugs are not uncommon but these types with their woollen foundation, bright red wefts and rich colours are hard to find.
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This example with its ivory field and allover design of floral motifs interconnected by fine tendrils is simply stunning.
Phil Bell Antique Rugs

It is one of the rarer types for sure and I am very happy to have it grace my rug room. As one would expect on a 19th century rug the colours are wonderful, the flowers picked out in fresh tones glow against the light background. The fragile tendrils might be overlooked initially but I find their addition very pleasing. A truly great example that still has its original soumac ends.

Good condition with some wear to the field.

Height
142cm (55.91")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Date of Manufacture

Phil Bell Antique Rugs has dated this Antique Persian Afshar Rug to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229596
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498
Phil Bell Antique Rugs
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An antique hand-knotted Afshar wool rug featuring a cream field with repeating red and navy geometric motifs framed by a dark red patterned border.
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Archive I An antique hand-knotted Afshar wool rug featuring a cream field with repeating red and navy geometric motifs framed by a dark red patterned border.

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An antique hand-knotted Afshar wool rug featuring a cream field with repeating red and navy geometric motifs framed by a dark red patterned border.
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Afshar rugs are hand-knotted textiles woven by the semi-nomadic Afshar tribe, primarily located in the Kerman province of south-eastern Iran. These rugs are recognized for their stylized geometric and stylized floral motifs, frequently set against cream, dark red, or navy blue ground fields.

These textiles are hand-knotted using hand-spun wool pile tied onto a wool or cotton warp and weft foundation. Historically, weavers utilized natural plant and mineral dyes to produce the characteristic shades of terracotta red, indigo blue, cream, and ochre.

Authentic pieces feature a flexible hand-knotted weave with minor characterful asymmetries in pattern and size. Common design features include repeating geometricised flower heads, diaper patterns, or medallion layouts framed by multi-band borders with barber-pole or floral striping.

A hand-knotted tribal rug serves as an anchor for living areas, dining spaces, or hallways. Placing a pattern-dense textile alongside neutral upholstery or minimalist modern furniture provides depth, historical texture, and visual balance.

Vacuum the rug using suction mode only, avoiding rotating beater brushes that can damage the wool pile and woven fringe. Turn the rug annually to distribute foot traffic evenly, and consult a specialist rug restorer for professional cleaning.
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