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Afshar Rug
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Afshar Rug

19th century
Description

Afshar rugs are not uncommon but there is a lot of variation in quality. Pieces like this are the ones that excite me most with their fine knotting, strong colours and woollen foundation. They typically have bright red wefts and multiple bands of colour in the selvedge. This is a lovely example, the inner field a lattice of floral motifs interspersed with boteh is surrounded by a hypnotic array of lines. Closer inspection shows these line contain a snaking blue and yellow decoration to amplify the effect. The floral borders really make the rug for me. The main border is more intricate than appears on first sight and the ivory ground on the minor borders freshens the aspect of the rug. A great example of type with good age.

Some wear to the field with the odd glimpse of foundation. The weft wrapped ends are untidy at the top.

Physical Dimensions
Height
176cm (69.29")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Declaration

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

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SA1229636
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503
Description
Afshar rugs are not uncommon but there is a lot of variation in quality.
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Pieces like this are the ones that excite me most with their fine knotting, strong colours and woollen foundation.
Phil Bell Antique Rugs

They typically have bright red wefts and multiple bands of colour in the selvedge. This is a lovely example, the inner field a lattice of floral motifs interspersed with boteh is surrounded by a hypnotic array of lines. Closer inspection shows these line contain a snaking blue and yellow decoration to amplify the effect. The floral borders really make the rug for me. The main border is more intricate than appears on first sight and the ivory ground on the minor borders freshens the aspect of the rug. A great example of type with good age.

Some wear to the field with the odd glimpse of foundation. The weft wrapped ends are untidy at the top.

Height
176cm (69.29")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Date of Manufacture

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

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SA1229636
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503
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An antique hand-knotted Afshar rug featuring a navy hexagonal central field filled with red boteh motifs surrounded by ornate multi-band red borders.
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Archive I An antique hand-knotted Afshar rug featuring a navy hexagonal central field filled with red boteh motifs surrounded by ornate multi-band red borders.

Afshar Rug

Archive II An antique hand-knotted Afshar rug featuring a navy hexagonal central field filled with red boteh motifs surrounded by ornate multi-band red borders. View II
Archive III An antique hand-knotted Afshar rug featuring a navy hexagonal central field filled with red boteh motifs surrounded by ornate multi-band red borders. View III
Archive IV An antique hand-knotted Afshar rug featuring a navy hexagonal central field filled with red boteh motifs surrounded by ornate multi-band red borders. View IV
Archive V An antique hand-knotted Afshar rug featuring a navy hexagonal central field filled with red boteh motifs surrounded by ornate multi-band red borders. View V
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An antique hand-knotted Afshar rug featuring a navy hexagonal central field filled with red boteh motifs surrounded by ornate multi-band red borders.
Afshar rug
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An antique hand-knotted Afshar rug featuring a navy hexagonal central field filled with red boteh motifs surrounded by ornate multi-band red borders.
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  • ObjectRugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTribal Persian
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourRed and Navy
  • MotifsBoteh pattern, Hexagonal field, Geometric guard borders, Fringed ends
  • SizeH 176 cm (69 in) x W 122 cm (48 in)

This antique Afshar rug from 1880 displays a tribal Persian style, hand-knotted from a woollen foundation with cotton elements. The palette combines deep navy and vibrant red with touches of ivory, blue and yellow. A navy hexagonal central field contains repeated red boteh motifs within a lattice of floral elements, set against patterned spandrels. Multiple ornate geometric guard borders frame the field, complemented by fringed ends. Signs of age include some wear to the field revealing glimpses of the foundation, along with untidy weft-wrapped ends at the top edge. The rug measures 176 cm high by 122 cm wide, suitable for placement on the floor in a study, library or living space to add warmth and traditional pattern to an interior.

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Afshar rugs are traditional hand-knotted textiles created by the nomadic and semi-nomadic Afshar tribe located predominantly in southwestern Iran. Known for their durability and distinctive stylised motifs, these rugs often combine geometric structures with floral or boteh patterns influenced by both Persian and Turkic weaving traditions.

Traditional Afshar carpets feature a pile made entirely of high-grade wool, hand-spun and dyed using natural vegetable and mineral sources. The foundation, consisting of the warp and weft, is typically woven from cotton or wool, resulting in a flexible yet heavy-duty textile.

Authentic Afshar rugs can be identified by their flexible, non-glued backing, asymmetrical hand-knotted structure, and subtle variations in colour known as abrash. They frequently display a central hexagonal field, repeat boteh motifs, and densely packed guard borders with hand-overcast side edges.

Tribal rugs are frequently used to anchor minimalist or contemporary rooms by adding geometric pattern and visual warmth. Positioning a rich crimson and navy rug over neutral hardwood, stone, or polished concrete flooring provides balance to sleek modern furniture.

Vacuum regularly using suction only to avoid catching the wool fibres with a rotating beater bar. Address spills immediately by blotting with a clean dry cloth, place a high-quality rug underlay underneath to prevent slipping, and employ professional textile cleaners for periodic washing.
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