Persian Afshar Village Rug - 1.96x1.56 Tribal

Persian Afshar Village Rug - 1.96x1.56 TribalAfshar The Afhar are tent dwellers. Their primary occupation is sheep husbandry and handicraft such as many ornamental weavings: saddlebags, salt bags and flat weaves known in the West as kilims. They are however best known for their superb carpets in an array of eclectic designs. Afshar means obedient. Since the Safavid period, the tribal group Afshar migrated from their origins in Central Asia to settle in Iranian Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan republic,

the carpets were used in Azerbaijan to cover floors

There are many floral motifs

It is extremely difficult not to get truly excited by this outstanding rug made by a master craftsman that has signed his work

craftsmanship and materials

proudly weaved his signature onto this piece

Long a staple of antique Turkish rugs are prized for their rich delicate palette and for the finesse and sureness of their drawing

The main colors include taupe

it is made of wool and is from the city of Tabriz

they are also made in a wide variety of designs

It is made from silk and comes from the city of Isfahan

There are however

The colours and shapes are magnificent