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
