Antique Persian Tribal Afshar Rug, Origin: Persia, Circa: 1890 – Here is a fabulous antique Persian rug: a richly detailed carpet from the Afshar region, resplendent with traditional Persian Afshar rug elements of design and expertly wrought. Characterized by its meticulously detailed field, this beautiful rug becomes more and more impressive the longer one admires it. A pair of large hexagonal figures make up most of the action in the field, cream colored and absolutely resplendent with intricately detailed figures.
Avian, floral, geometric, and abstract design elements dance throughout the large central geometric figures, and also all around them: for the dark blue field that serves as the background in this dynamic antique rug is equally richly adorned. A masterful series of striking inner and outer borders gorgeously frame the action of the piece, accentuated by striking side and corner designs of the same cream tone that defines the central geometric designs. A gorgeous tribal rug, this Afshar is sure to delight admirers of traditional carpets everywhere.
