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Rare Antique Afshar Runner, South-west Persia
Farnham Antique Carpets
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Farnham Antique Carpets

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Rare Antique Afshar Runner, South-west Persia

19th century
Description

A stunning and rare antique Afshar runner woven in the south-west of Persia with a beautiful array of colours, large elongated Boteh design in the main field design.  This antique runner from the late 19th century has also retained its Kilim end finishing at the far end, which often gets worn away.  In great condition with a soft handle and medium high pile.  Woven on a soft wool foundation, they tend to be light to touch and come in a variety of designs.   We have not encountered a runner from the tribal weaving area of Afshar for a very long time, as they produced small rugs primarily.

Afshars are a tribal group which originally came from Azerbijan, between the Tigris and Euphrates, but after a dispute in the late 16th century with the Turkish sultan they left their homeland for their location during the late 19th century in the south of Persia.

Request a home visit to see this exceptional and rare antique Afshar runner in situ, we travel all over the UK, from Surrey to Scotland showing our carpets in customers homes.  Or purchase this runner on our website and we shall ship it straight to your door.

Physical Dimensions
Height
288cm (113.39")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Declaration

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Afshar Rug Runner to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA653941
Dealers Internal Reference
8551
Dealers Notes

Farnham Antique Carpets are specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners. Varying from antique tribal rugs woven in the Caucasus to classical Persian carpets dating from the mid 19th century to the early 20th century.

As members of the BADA - The British Antique Dealers Association and LAPADA - The Association of Art & Antique Dealers we adhere to strict guide lines as affiliated members and pride ourselves on maintaining its high standards. We exhibit at the BADA fair in Chelsea, London every March and the LAPADA Fair in Mayfair, London every September.

Description
A stunning and rare antique Afshar runner woven in the south-west of Persia with a beautiful array of colours, large elongated Boteh design in the main field design.
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 This antique runner from the late 19th century has also retained its Kilim end finishing at the far end, which often gets worn away.
Farnham Antique Carpets

 In great condition with a soft handle and medium high pile.  Woven on a soft wool foundation, they tend to be light to touch and come in a variety of designs.   We have not encountered a runner from the tribal weaving area of Afshar for a very long time, as they produced small rugs primarily.

fig 1. A long hand-knotted antique Afshar rug runner featuring repeating boteh paisley patterns across a dark navy field surrounded by multi-band geometric borders.
fig 1. Rare Antique Afshar Runner, South-west Persia

Afshars are a tribal group which originally came from Azerbijan, between the Tigris and Euphrates, but after a dispute in the late 16th century with the Turkish sultan they left their homeland for their location during the late 19th century in the south of Persia.

fig 2. A long hand-knotted antique Afshar rug runner featuring repeating boteh paisley patterns across a dark navy field surrounded by multi-band geometric borders.
fig 2. Rare Antique Afshar Runner, South-west Persia

Request a home visit to see this exceptional and rare antique Afshar runner in situ, we travel all over the UK, from Surrey to Scotland showing our carpets in customers homes.  Or purchase this runner on our website and we shall ship it straight to your door.

Height
288cm (113.39")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Afshar Rug Runner to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA653941
Dealers Internal Ref
8551
Farnham Antique Carpets
Farnham Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2018

Specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners.

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Farnham Antique Carpets is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA 

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Archive I A long hand-knotted antique Afshar rug runner featuring repeating boteh paisley patterns across a dark navy field surrounded by multi-band geometric borders.

Rare Antique Afshar Runner, South-west Persia

Archive II A long hand-knotted antique Afshar rug runner featuring repeating boteh paisley patterns across a dark navy field surrounded by multi-band geometric borders. View II
Archive III A long hand-knotted antique Afshar rug runner featuring repeating boteh paisley patterns across a dark navy field surrounded by multi-band geometric borders. View III
Archive IV A long hand-knotted antique Afshar rug runner featuring repeating boteh paisley patterns across a dark navy field surrounded by multi-band geometric borders. View IV
Archive V A long hand-knotted antique Afshar rug runner featuring repeating boteh paisley patterns across a dark navy field surrounded by multi-band geometric borders. View V
Archive VI A long hand-knotted antique Afshar rug runner featuring repeating boteh paisley patterns across a dark navy field surrounded by multi-band geometric borders. View VI
Archive VII A long hand-knotted antique Afshar rug runner featuring repeating boteh paisley patterns across a dark navy field surrounded by multi-band geometric borders. View VII
Archive VIII A long hand-knotted antique Afshar rug runner featuring repeating boteh paisley patterns across a dark navy field surrounded by multi-band geometric borders. View VIII
Archive IX A long hand-knotted antique Afshar rug runner featuring repeating boteh paisley patterns across a dark navy field surrounded by multi-band geometric borders. View IX
Archive X A long hand-knotted antique Afshar rug runner featuring repeating boteh paisley patterns across a dark navy field surrounded by multi-band geometric borders. View X
Archive XI A long hand-knotted antique Afshar rug runner featuring repeating boteh paisley patterns across a dark navy field surrounded by multi-band geometric borders. View XI
Archive XII A long hand-knotted antique Afshar rug runner featuring repeating boteh paisley patterns across a dark navy field surrounded by multi-band geometric borders. View XII
Archive XIII A long hand-knotted antique Afshar rug runner featuring repeating boteh paisley patterns across a dark navy field surrounded by multi-band geometric borders. View XIII
Archive XIV A long hand-knotted antique Afshar rug runner featuring repeating boteh paisley patterns across a dark navy field surrounded by multi-band geometric borders. View XIV
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A long hand-knotted antique Afshar rug runner featuring repeating boteh paisley patterns across a dark navy field surrounded by multi-band geometric borders.
Rare Antique Afshar runner, South-West Persia
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Afshar rugs are hand-woven by nomadic and semi-nomadic weavers in South-West Persia, recognised for their structured geometric designs, stylized boteh or medallion motifs, and durable wool construction.

These runners are hand-knotted using hand-spun wool pile woven on a cotton or wool warp foundation, utilising natural dyes to achieve rich indigo blue, terracotta, and madder tones.

Authentic pieces feature tight hand-knotting, slight weave irregularities characteristic of village looms, natural colour variations termed abrash, and complex multi-stripe geometric borders.

Place a long tribal runner along narrow corridors, entryways, or adjacent to modern low-profile furniture to introduce architectural line, rich colour contrast, and tactile warmth.

Vacuum regularly on a suction-only setting without a rotating brush, rotate periodically to balance light exposure and foot traffic, and employ professional rug cleaning specialists for spot care.
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