Afshar rug, circa 1900

Measurements: 183cm x 124cm (6’ x 4’1)

49 Knots per inch

Price: £380

A good old Afshar with a very pleasing soft palette. The central field is delightful with it’s stylised boteh connected to floral motifs by a complex series of lines. I really like the inner and outer borders that mirror each other, flowers are surrounded by bold geometrical designs picked out in strong tones. This rug has a great look, despite some wear it is actaully fairly strong and the overall impression of age and beauty is very satisfying.

Condition:

The pile is quite low and as ever with Afshar pieces the slightly depressed warps tend to show this more. Otherwise the ends and sides are good.