Antique Afshar Persian Allover Floral Hand Knotted Pile Rug, Country of Origin: Iran / Persia, Circa Date: 1900s. This compelling early 20th-century piece exemplifies the robust, geometricized aesthetic characteristic of Iranian / Persian rugs produced by nomadic and semi-nomadic weavers.
The field is saturated in a rich, almost black deep indigo blue, providing a dramatic backdrop for the densely repeated botanical motifs. This specific piece, while small, showcases the technical skill inherent in the afshar weaving tradition, known for its durable pile and intricate, stylized patterns often drawn from village life.
An allover design of stylized flowering shrubs fills the central panel, framed by multiple narrow guard borders featuring reciprocal sawtooth and vine patterns rendered in rust, terracotta, and pale celadon. The composition suggests a prayer format, making it an ideal scatter size rug (3.02ft x 3.04ft) for an entryway or intimate study.
Retaining its strong color saturation and firm handle, this piece is a superb example of tribal artistry from the Qajar era transition. It offers collectors a genuine, finely preserved artifact among available antique rugs, perfect for adding historic depth to a contemporary interior.
