Persian Afshar Rug - 2.30 x 1.00 Extra Large

Persian Afshar Rug - 2.30 x 1.00 Extra LargeThe 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

that design radiates out and is contained by strong rectangular borders creating the impression of a beautiful free flowing geometric design

Until the beginning of this century

and one by which the carpets may be identified

Chobi was developed in Lahore and Weaving centres were set up in border region of Pakistan and Afghanistan where they were mostly produced for the North American market

and there are 240 to 550 knots to each square inch in a silk one

On the other hand

They include dense all over patterns

It has a very definite curvilinear theme that runs throughout it

and is the capital of a very important carpet weaving region

Because they are relatively new arrivals to the art of carpet design and weaving

The name Ardabil comes from the Avesta and has the literal meaning of a tall holy place

animals and an abundance of flowers