Afshar rug, circa 1900
Measurements: 132cm x 111cm (4’4 x 3’8)
90 Knots per inch
Price: £320
Here is a lovely old Afshar, showing its age somewhat but I think it retains it’s beauty. This format is not uncommon, the central column and medallion is drawn in a wonderful deep blue and sits on an abrashed madder field. This in turn seems to sit over a mid blue pool which appears at each corner. Three layers of depth depicted in great colours.
Condition:
Quite worn. There are several repairs one quite large to the main field, the selvedge needs overcasting in one place.