Hemin vintage Late 19th century Afshar rug

Late 19th century Afshar rug with stylised gul farang motifs of bold multicoloured floral bouquets

wide pink main border of medallions

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coral and plum and a profusion of motifs

amber and browns with a lively irregularity typical of skilled handweaving

Hemin vintage Late 19th century Afshar rugA 1920s 1930s Kurdish rug from northwest Persia. The two linked diamond motifs on the dark blue ground are surrounded by chicken and tree motifs. Harmonious pink, green and amber details provide plenty of opportunity to coordinate with cushions or other furniture. Thin pile with overall even wear, some corrosion to dark browns, lower outer guard rewoven. Someone has loved this rug enough to do small spots of re piling and although the colours are not