Persian Afshar Village Rug - 1.46 x 1.25 Connoisseur

Persian Afshar Village Rug - 1.46 x 1.25 ConnoisseurThe 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

This is a truly beautiful silk carpet form the city of Qum

just south of Tehran and is home to the Shahsavan tribe

The carpet is made from wool and comes from the city of Heriz

Village rugs are higher in quality than tribal pieces

traditional motifs of Boteh (paisley)

All of this is nicely contained by a beautiful outer guard border

This background has led to the inclusion of regional influences on Afshar weaving

It is a signed pieced crafted by master craftsman using materials of the highest order

Ghum) are made in the Qom Province of Iran

are well-known for their durability and hardiness

it is made of wool and is from the city of Tabriz

Other carpets from India are sold under the names of Amritsar