Antique Afshar Persian Allover Floral Hand Knotted Square Rug
| Stock number | 24508 |
| Size | 3 ft 2 in x 3 ft 4 in (0.97 m x 1.02 m) |
| Origin | Persia / Iran |
| Age | Circa 1900 |
| Style | Afshar, Horse Covers |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Blue |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
Antique Afshar Persian Allover Floral Hand Knotted Square Rug, Country of Origin: Iran / Persia, Circa Date: 1900s. This compelling early 20th-century square 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 square 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.