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Antique Afshar Rug, Southern Persia
Farnham Antique Carpets
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Antique Afshar Rug, Southern Persia

19th century
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Antique Afshar rug woven in the south-west of Persia in the late 19th century with a colourful vibrant interesting pattern of repeating boteh's in the main field design. Woven on a soft wool foundation, they tend to be light to touch and with a floppy handle such as this antique rug and come in a variety of designs. This rug is no exception, amazing soft wool in a fantastic variety of colours. The rug is also beautifully finished with the original kilim ends showing.

The condition is fairly good, with a low cut pile all over but no significant restoration.  We have preserved the side-cords adding the original multicoloured design matching the original.  With our excellent sturdy underlay included, this would sit happily on the floor.  Often we find these rugs hung on the wall too as they are like a work of art!

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.

Purchase this rug from us and we can safely courier it to your home with free underlay.

Physical Dimensions
Height
158cm (62.20")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Declaration

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Afshar Rug to the 1890s.

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SA700340
Dealers Internal Reference
8849
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.

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Antique Afshar rug woven in the south-west of Persia in the late 19th century with a colourful vibrant interesting pattern of repeating boteh's in the main field design.
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Woven on a soft wool foundation, they tend to be light to touch and with a floppy handle such as this antique rug and come in a variety of designs.
Farnham Antique Carpets

This rug is no exception, amazing soft wool in a fantastic variety of colours. The rug is also beautifully finished with the original kilim ends showing.

The condition is fairly good, with a low cut pile all over but no significant restoration.  We have preserved the side-cords adding the original multicoloured design matching the original.  With our excellent sturdy underlay included, this would sit happily on the floor.  Often we find these rugs hung on the wall too as they are like a work of art!

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.

Purchase this rug from us and we can safely courier it to your home with free underlay.

Height
158cm (62.20")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Afshar Rug to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA700340
Dealers Internal Ref
8849
Farnham Antique Carpets
Farnham Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2018

Specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners.

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Trade Associations

Farnham Antique Carpets is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA 

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An antique hand-knotted Persian Afshar rug featuring repeating boteh motifs on a dark blue field framed by a red floral border.
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Afshar rugs are hand-knotted textiles crafted by the semi-nomadic Afshar tribe, primarily situated in the Kerman province of South-Eastern Persia. These rugs are recognised for their geometric stylisations, tribal motifs such as the boteh, and a saturated palette often featuring deep blues and terracottas.

Traditionally, Afshar carpets are hand-knotted using hand-spun wool pile woven onto a wool or cotton warp and weft foundation. Artisans employ dyes derived from plants and minerals to produce durable, saturated colours.

Authentic Afshar rugs generally exhibit a depressed warp structure, asymmetric knots, and a flexible handle with a thick wool pile. Design indicators include repeating boteh patterns, stylized floral motifs, or geometric central medallions.

A Persian tribal rug introduces texture, historical grounding, and pattern to modern interiors, serving as an anchor in minimal, traditional, or eclectic settings. Pairing geometric tribal motifs with clean-lined contemporary furniture creates a balanced contrast.

Vacuum regularly without using a rotating suction brush to prevent pulling the wool fibres. Blot spills immediately with a damp cloth, rotate the rug annually to ensure even wear, and utilize a dedicated rug underlay.
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