Antique Ivory Ground Afshar Rug with Vase Design, Circa

Name: Antique Ivory Ground Afshar Rug with Vase Design, Circa 1920.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA922175
Price: 1950 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArea Rugs
Period1900 - 1920
StylePersian Tribal
MaterialWool
ColourIvory
MotifsVase motif, Geometric spandrels, Multi-band border
SizeH 134 cm (53 in) x W 110 cm (43 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This Persian tribal area rug dates from 1920 and follows the traditional Afshar style with an ivory wool ground. The hand-woven textile displays a central vase design accompanied by geometric spandrels and a multi-band border rendered in clear natural dyes. Key visual details include red, navy blue, and green motifs arranged symmetrically across the field, alongside patterned corner spandrels and fringes along the top and bottom edges. The pile remains full and thick with no visible wear, while the edges show neat dark binding. The piece measures 134 cm high by 110 cm wide with a thickness of 1 cm. Suitable for normal domestic use, this small rug fits comfortably as a decorative accent in a study, a bedroom, or an entrance hallway within an English country house interior, adding warmth and traditional pattern to a floor space.

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Afshar rugs are hand-woven tribal textiles created by the nomadic and semi-nomadic Afshar people of south-eastern Persia. They typically feature geometric motifs, stylised floral patterns, and vase designs woven on durable wool foundations.

Traditional Afshar carpets are hand-knotted using hand-spun wool for both the pile and the foundation. The yarns were historically dyed using natural vegetable dyes, yielding terracottas, deep blues, and warm ivory shades.

Authentic 1920s pieces feature asymmetrical hand-knotted constructions, slight abrash variations in dye colours, and characteristic tribal motifs such as stylised vases or central medallions. The underside reveals clear knotting indicative of hand loom production.

An ivory ground Afshar rug functions as a neutral yet patterned anchor in living rooms, dining areas, or studies. Its geometric tribal patterns complement both classic timber furniture and contemporary minimalist decor.

Regular gentle vacuuming without a rotating beater bar prevents fibre wear and grit accumulation. Spills should be blotted immediately with a clean, dry cloth, and professional cleaning by a specialist oriental rug restorer is recommended periodically.

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Antique Ivory Ground Afshar Rug with Vase Design, Circa 1920.