Persian Afshar Kohey Rug - 2.90x2.00 GabehThe 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, and
with many flowers appearing on vines that are in abundance
The rest of the carpet also has an amazing range of flowers and motifs
weaving patterns and techniques changed in the early sixteenth century after conquests in Persia and Egypt
This carpet has a great sense of harmony to it and a combination of colours that makes it a real collectors piece
established the town of Kashan
The field of the carpet has a crimson red base colour which matches the colour of the outer guard border
they are nevertheless of very good quality
These carpets have taken the name of the region and are simply referred to as the “Kashan”
they are also made in a wide variety of designs
they can be extremely varied in design
Yazd city rugs are among the most gorgeous of the Persian rug family
There is a wonderful balance to the complex patterns of the rest of the carpets
