Persian Afshar Village  Rug - 2.22x1.53 classic

Persian Afshar Village  Rug - 2.22x1.53 classicAfshar The 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,

floral sprays & shrubs and birds of paradise

Sarouk rug A Sarouk rug is a type of Persian rug made in the Sarouk village of Iran

Despite this

and from all-over patterns to very fine floral designs

and elaborate medallions

In this central medallion carpet we see so many colours and shapes that provide much interest and delight

The motifs in the filed of the carpet are sprays of flowers that direct your attention to its centre

the paisley design is of Persian origin

bordered by floral sprays

It has delightful motifs and is very beautiful

and we have only ever a small glimpse of that

The diamond motif of the Shiraz carpets is usually in light or dark blue and the background is normally red with decorations of stylised plants and flowers