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Persian Afshar Circa 1880

Persian Afshar Circa 1880

Persian Afshar Circa 1880

Very Fine and Beautiful Quality Persian Afshar Circa 1880 weave by the nomadic Afshar tribe of Southwest Iran. Natural saturated red from madder is the paint of the background with direction changing changing Bottehs with henna flower inserts diagonally abstract the centerpiece. Beautiful rainbow and Guz motives ( against the evil eye ) add a classic touch to the eight sided star main border. there are a striped kelim elim at each end and original selvedge on both sides. prime expression of tribal woven art in great condition.

Persian afshar antique rug 4’5” x 5’9”

Price available upon request

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