Persian Afshar Village Rug - 2.18x1.65 tribal

Persian Afshar Village Rug - 2.18x1.65 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 design of this carpet is a work of genius

the smaller ones are often decorated with vase patterns or pictorial subjects

although some weavers have other backgrounds of Iranian descent

It has an overall field pattern with flowers and leaves everywhere

a leaf or a flame

The overall impact of this carpet is one of luxury and delight in spring and nature's beauty

is the name given to a specific rug woven by the Luri and Qashqai tribes

It has a central medallion with two patterns sting each end of it length ways

like good wine

The rugs can feature primitive tribal motifs such as animals

often rendered in strong indigo blues

cypress tree