Antique tribal Afshar rug with repeat herati design.

An good tribal Afshar rug with a repeat herati (leaf) design on a dark indigo blue ground. The herati design is drawn in bands across the rug which is quite an unusual feature. Note the long kilim ends with a banded design typical of Afshar work.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear with good pile, the rug has a tight weave and the fine pile is cut short.

The rug has been hand washed and ready for use. The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Age: Circa 1890

Size: 6ft 5in x 4ft 2in (196 x 128cm) 

Reference: H-377