Coral Background Cypress Tree Pattern Antique Long and Narrow Oversized Persian Afshar Rug

Antique Oversized Afshar Persian Knotted Rug, Country of Origin: Iran Persia, Circa Date: 1850s. This exceptional piece represents the finest weaving traditions of the Iranian Persian plateau during the Qajar era. The scale of this textile is particularly noteworthy, presenting an expansive field of intricate detail rarely seen in nomadic production, confirming its status as a monumental 19th-century commission. The field is dominated by a highly stylized, repeating pattern of cypress trees, often interpreted as the Tree of Life, rendered in rich, contrasting tones against the luminous coral ground. This intricate, all-over composition is characteristic of the sophisticated geometric and floral synthesis found in afshar weavings, demonstrating the weaver's mastery of complex patterning within a tribal structure.