Persian Afshar Rugs

Afshar carpets come from northeastern Iran. They are made by the Afshar tribe. These former nomads have been knotting carpets for generations to secure their existence. Now they have settled down and can be found in Afshar. Their carpets belong to Persian rugs and are very popular because of their resistance.

Afshar carpets are knotted in shades of red and blue and usually have rectilinear patterns. The variety of designs is quite high. Sometimes there are rosettes next to the rather straight patterns. Whether there is a middle medallion or a pattern spread over the carpet depends entirely on the knotter and his imagination. Thanks to their geometric elements, these carpets are a perfect match for today’s modern furnishing styles. Persian carpets from Afshar have a special feature: they are rather large. Carpets from this provenance are also sold under the name Sirdjan.