Persian Afshar Village Rug - 3.05 x 1.32 Gabeh

Persian Afshar Village Rug - 3.05 x 1.32 GabehThe 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

It is made from silk and comes from the city of Qum

A magnificent central medallion Qum silk carpet

Most of the ones traded are sold in the Shiraz bazaar

It is a central medallion carpet with flowers and vines everywhere

Kourk wool and silk inlaid carpets

many of which have been weaving rugs for centuries

Because Hamadan rugs are drawn from such a wide area

they have drawn inspiration from the best carpet weavers

Their geometric designs are actually symbols that combine in myriad ways to profound effect

The most recognized design found on Ardabil rugs is the famous Mahi (Herati) design - a diamond medallion and small fish throughout

which is in central Iran which is not too far from Kashan

The most prominent feature of this rug is the plethora of motifs and patterns all reminiscent of spring