Description
Antique Afshar rug woven in the south-west of Persia with colourful vibrant interesting designs and feel. Woven on a soft wool foundation they tend to be light to touch and come in a variety of designs. This piece has a detailed central medallion which has been produced with great care, the light green outline to the medallion is a wonderful soft colour.
Afshars are a tribal group which originally came from Azerbijan, between the Tigris and Euphrates, but after a dispute in the late 16th century with the Turkish sultan they left their homeland for their location during the late 19th century in the south of Persia.
