This collectible rug was woven by the Afshar during the late 19th Century.
It features a field of scrolling vines topped with wide blossoming botehs in red, stark white, navy, indigo, and a desirable golden yellow on a red ground. It is surrounded by borders of bent ribbons, diagonal stripes and most prominently a dinosaur-like primitive bird border. This group of Afshars is thought to be woven in the Aqta region and have taken their patterning from nearby Kerman shawls. Nicely finished with striped kilim skirt borders on the top and bottom.
It very good condition with some wear to the field. Low pile with with a floppy handle.
Size: 4’2" x 6’2" [127cm x 188cm]
Age: Late 19th Century
Type of Rug: Afshar
Material: Wool
Pile Height: Low
Condition: Very good
BK2802
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