902. an enticing antique tribal Afshar Persian rug

902. Provenance: Afshar tribe, southern Persia

Size: 196 x 140 cm

Age: Circa 1910

Condition: Fairly good for age. Wear & low pile.

Notes: The standout feature of this Afshar piece is the its use of stunning natural dyes. Particularly notable are the pale indigos and the green. The design is a quite typical compartmentalised diamond one. A superb tribal rug. (a full photo will follow shortly! Lens error).