Persian Afshar Village Rug - 2.07x1.47 Extra LargeAfshar 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,
and has always been one the carpet weaving centers
The carpet is made by hand and comes from the city of Tabriz
Due to the location of Mahallat
Turkish rugs produced in the region of Milas
including tent bags and ceremonial pieces
The fascinating designs using lines and arabesques that appear on Islamic architecture also appear on the modern Isfahan carpets
The focal point of this carpet is certainly the vase and flowers that sit just south of the actual centre
These carpets have taken the name of the region and are simply referred to as the “Kashan”
the finest carpets had a silk pile
refined aesthetic that suits both traditional and contemporary interiors
Yazd city rugs are among the most gorgeous of the Persian rug family
Najafabad rugs originate from Najafabad
