Afshar Rugs

Antique Tribal Collectables from 19th Century
The name Afshar derives from the tribe who designs and creates these rugs (also known as the Avsar). They came to Persia and Turkey by way of Iran as part of the Ohguz Turkmen Confederation, which includes 24 other tribes. For hundreds of years these nomads lived in the northwest of Iran, but a part of the tribe were compulsorily transferred to today’s area, where carpet manufacturing became an important branch of business. In the 16th century, Ohguz was more of a principality, rather than a kingdom. The language is still well-preserved and spoken today by people whose ancestors originated from this tribe. Weaving has always been a major part of the artistic creativity of this tribe, and it is not likely to diminish at any time as it is traditionally taught from one generation to the next. By the twentieth century, however, their ranks had been diminished to an area in the southeast corner of Iran. Produced by nomads and villagers in southeastern Iran in the cities of Shiraz, Kerman and Yazd, these antique Persian rugs are some of the few that merge nomadic and village techniques. Despite the decline of the tribe’s stature, antique Afshar carpets uphold their once great legacy.
Afshar rugs are quite distinguishable. Using geometric patterns, medallions with diamond patterns and pomegranate vases. Common colors of Afshar rugs include crimson, saffron gold, ivory, burnt orange and sienna, reflective of the influences from outside regions making these highly stylized and unique rugs. High-quality antique Afshar rugs display deeply saturated dyeing techniques, and they almost always sparkle from the lanolin-rich wool culled from their own flocks. Typically, Afshar rugs were finished at either end with intricate flatweave and the sides with multi-colored selvedge. Classic features of these antique rugs can include three pendants at either of the two ends (mostly in Sirjan designs), multiple diamond patterns (the number of diamonds can vary within a motif) and the tribal border, which is typical of all rugs made by this tribe. In the nearby city of Shahr Babak similar carpets are manufactured, with a higher density and with more detailed patterns. Another very noticeable feature is the medium ribbed back, which is a classic trait. Many antique rugs by this tribe can be found in homes worldwide, today. Some of them are well-preserved and retain their colors quite nicely. Come and stop by our gallery to find Fine Antique Afshar carpets at 410 Olive.
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Unique Antique Afshar Triclinium Rug
This Unique Antique Afshar Triclinium rug belongs to Afshar Khan the king of Afshars of Persia. It was woven to use on his campaigns for his tent.
5’7″ x 9’2″
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Antique Afshar Rug
Sale!$7,950.00$2,385.00Antique Afshar Rug has high-quality of materials along with a unique aesthetic. This antique Afshar hand woven with natural dyes.
5’2 x 6’5
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Antique Afshar Rug
Sale!$57,500.00$17,250.00Afshar rugs are similar to antique Caucasian rugs in their rug colors and styles. Using geometric patterns, medallions with diamond patterns and pomegranate vases. Common colors include crimson, saffron gold, ivory, burnt orange and sienna.
6’3 x 11
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Rare Antique Afshar Circa 1870
Rare Antique Afshar Circa 1870. hand made of natural wool and organic dyes.
2’8 x 1’9
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Antique Persian Afshar
Antique Persian Afshar handmade of natural wool and organic dyes.
3’4 x 3’9
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Afshar Bagface
This piece of woven carpet art is an Antique Botteh Afshar Bagface has its own unique charm with colorful anchors.
2×1’5
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Antique Afshar Mid Century
Antique Afshar Mid Century and carpets are renown for their consistently high-quality of materials and craftsmanship, along with a unique aesthetic.
size: 3’10 x 3’6
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Anique Afshar
Antique Afshar rugs and carpets are renown for their consistently high-quality of materials and craftsmanship, along with a unique aesthetic.
4’3×5’6
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Kerman Afshar Antique
Kerman Afshar Antique carpets often has a geometrical pattern with red, orange and the hard to achieve teal/green color. The Afshar carpet is considered one of the best examples of nomadic art among carpets, with their primitive and majestic beauty.
4×5’8
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Antique Persian Afshar
Sale!$2,350.00$705.00Antique Persian Afshar rugs are similar to antique Caucasian rugs in their rug colors and styles. Using geometric patterns and medallions with diamond patterns. Antique Afshar rug Common colors include crimson, saffron gold, ivory, burnt orange and sienna.
Size: 3’6 x 4’9
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Antique Botteh Afshar Bagface
Using geometric patterns and medallions with diamond patterns. Antique Afshar rug common colors include crimson, saffron gold, ivory, burnt orange and sienna. This piece of woven carpet art is an Antique Botteh Afshar Bagface and was made for horses, donkeys and camels.
1’7″ x 2′
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Antique Afshar Featuring Dragon and Phoenix Fight
This hand dyed woven antique Persian Afshar bag features a mythical fight between a dragon and a phoenix resulting in the creation of rain. A beautiful antique piece of woven carpet art. This piece of woven carpet art is an Antique Afshar Featuring Dragon and Phoenix Fight and was made for horses, donkeys and camels.
1’3″ x 1’10”
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Fine Southwest Persian Afshar Bagface
Using geometric patterns and medallions with diamond patterns. Antique Afshar rug common colors include crimson, saffron gold, ivory, burnt orange and sienna. This piece of woven carpet art is an Afshar Botteh Bagface circa 1880 and was made for horses, donkeys and camels.
1’7″ x 2’7″
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Afshar Botteh Bagface circa 1880
Using geometric patterns and medallions with diamond patterns. Antique Afshar rug common colors include crimson, saffron gold, ivory, burnt orange and sienna. This piece of woven carpet art is an Afshar Botteh Bagface circa 1880 and was made for horses, donkeys and camels.
1’1″ x 1’7″
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Antique Afshar Bag Circa 1880 Perfect Condition
Using geometric patterns and medallions with diamond patterns. Antique Afshar rug common colors include crimson, saffron gold, ivory, burnt orange and sienna. This piece of woven carpet art is an Antique Afshar Bag Circa 1880 Perfect Condition was made for horses, donkeys and camels.
2’2″ x 2’6″
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Antique W. Persian Jaf Kurd
Antique W. Persian Jaf Kurd
“Jaf” refers to a tribe who speak the Jaf dialect of Jaffi, and are the largest Kurdish tribe in the Middle East. Jaf Kurdish rugs feature an intricate diamond lattice pattern, as seen on this Unique Rare Jaf Kurd Rug Circa 1860s. This particular type of rug is highly sought after because the quality of the older weaving is very high, and has only declined with time, making the old rugs very rare.
Size: 2’5″ x 3′
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Fine Tribal Afshar Rug
Fine Tribal Afshar rugs are similar to antique Caucasian rugs in their rug colors and styles. Using geometric patterns and medallions with diamond patterns. Antique Afshar rug Common colors include crimson, saffron gold, ivory, burnt orange and sienna.
Size:5’2 x 6’2
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Antique Afshar Traditional Boteh Rug
The Botteh rug motif is a common element of antique Caucasian rugs. Botteh, or paisley as it is known in the Western world, originated in Persian. The word means bush, shrub, thicket, or bramble. The motif was a major textile pattern in Ancient Persia. Antique Afshar rug common colors include crimson, saffron gold, ivory, burnt orange and sienna.
3’10” x 5′
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Antique Persian Afshar Rug Circa 1880
Antique Persian Afshar rugs are similar to antique Caucasian rugs in their rug colors and styles. Using geometric patterns and medallions with diamond patterns. Antique Afshar rug Common colors include crimson, saffron gold, ivory, burnt orange and sienna.
3’8″ x 4’2″
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Antique Intricate Botteh Afshar Rug
The Botteh rug motif is a common element of antique Caucasian rugs. Botteh, or paisley as it is known in the Western world, originated in Persian. The word means bush, shrub, thicket, or bramble. The motif was a major textile pattern in Ancient Persia. Antique Afshar rug common colors include crimson, saffron gold, ivory, burnt orange and sienna.
4’10” x 7’3″
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Fine Antique Afshar Rug
Antique Persian Afshar rugs are similar to antique Caucasian rugs in their rug colors and styles. Using geometric patterns and medallions with diamond patterns. Antique Afshar rug Common colors include crimson, saffron gold, ivory, burnt orange and sienna.
4’10” x 6’6″
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Rare 1870s Antique Botteh Afshar
The Botteh motif is a common element of antique Caucasian rugs. Botteh, or paisley as it is known in the Western world, originated in Persian. The word means bush, shrub, thicket, or bramble. The motif was a major textile pattern in Ancient Persia. Antique Afshar rug Common colors include crimson, saffron gold, ivory, burnt orange and sienna.
5’10” x 6’4″
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Antique Afshar Rug Circa 1870s
Sale!$5,875.00$1,762.50Rare 19th century tribal rug from the nomadic Afshar people of Southwest Iran. Woven Ca. 1870.
5′ x 8’8″
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Beautiful Antique Persian Afshar Rug Circa 1880
Antique Persian Afshar rugs are similar to antique Caucasian rugs in their rug colors and styles. Using geometric patterns and medallions with diamond patterns. Antique Afshar rug Common colors include crimson, saffron gold, ivory, burnt orange and sienna.
5′ x 6′
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Antique Handwoven Persian Afshar Botteh Rug
ntique Handwoven Persian Afshar Botteh Rug
Antique Persian Afshar rugs are similar to antique Caucasian rugs in their rug colors and styles. Using geometric patterns and medallions with diamond patterns. Antique Afshar rug Common colors include crimson, saffron gold, ivory, burnt orange and sienna.
4’4″ x 5′
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Rare Antique Persian Afshar Rug
Rare Antique Persian Afshar Rug
Antique Persian Afshar rugs are similar to antique Caucasian rugs in their rug colors and styles. Using geometric patterns, medallions with diamond patterns and pomegranate vases. Antique Afshar rug Common colors include crimson, saffron gold, ivory, burnt orange and sienna.
3’5″ x 3’8″
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Antique Persian Afshar Rug Featuring Diamond Pattern
Antique Persian Afshar rugs are similar to antique Caucasian rugs in their rug colors and styles. Using geometric patterns, medallions with diamond patterns and pomegranate vases. Antique Afshar rug Common colors include crimson, saffron gold, ivory, burnt orange and sienna.
4′ x 5’4″
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Antique Persian Afshar Floral Rug
Antique Persian Afshar with All Over Floral Genuine Woven Carpet
4’1″ x 4’6″
P.O.R
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Antique Persian Afshar Rug
Very Antique Persian Afshar The Oldest Afshar We Have. Hand made of natural wool and dyes.
P.O.R
4’2 “x 5’6”
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Antique Persian Afshar Herati Rug
Antique Persian Afshar Herati Rug Genuine Woven Carpet. Antique Persian Afshar Herati Rug are similar to antique Caucasian rugs in their rug colors and styles. Using geometric patterns, medallions with diamond patterns and pomegranate vases. Antique Afshar rug Common colors include crimson, saffron gold, ivory, burnt orange and sienna.
P.O.R
4′ x 6′
#30176
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