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Afshar Rug

One of the Most Unique Style of Persian Tribal Rugs

The Afshar tribe is a semi-nomadic tribe located in different regions of Iran, such as the northwest, northeast, southeast, and southwest of the country. Still, they are mainly inhabited in the southeast of Iran, in Kerman, and the northwest, in Urmia. They speak Turkish and produce diverse carpets in unique designs with prevalent repeated and all-over motifs in red and blue.
As most designs of Afshar carpets come from the weaver's minds and imagination, the patterns are abstract and simple, mostly in geometrical shapes and floral motifs. One of the overall designs of Afshar rugs, called "Se Kaleh" by locals, is a composition of three cross-shaped jags near each border in the width of the carpet and three diamond medallions surrounded by hooks. The warp and weft are usually cottons, and the piles are wool.

Afshar Rug Style Features

Animal and birds motifs, geometric shapes, floral patterns, Boteh

Indigo, crimson, tan and ivory

Looms: vertical and horizontal - Yarns: wool, cotton - Knot: nomads use symmetric knots but rural use asymmetric knots - Knot densities: 120 000 - 250 000 knots per m2

Handmade Persian Afshar Rugs for Sale

Afshar rugs are one of the unique tribal and nomadic rugs of Persian carpet industry, woven by a small nomadic family called Afshar. These nomads live in wide meadows and lands of Kerman province in Iran, weaving the stories of their hard but wonderful life in their rugs. Handmade Persian Afshar rugs are peerless, they're not available in any stores and markets, however many suppliers are providing authentic Afshar rugs here on Percarin! Explore Afshar rugs collections and buy your special rug with the best shooping conditions.

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The Story of Afshar Rugs

Afshar tribes have been living in northwest Iran for many years. They had so many similar cultures and beliefs to Caucasian people. Still, in the 20th century, their numbers had shrunk to Iran's southeast corner, and a portion of the tribe was forced to relocate to the area where carpet manufacture is now a significant industry. Their primary ancient origin may relate to the Azerbaijan region from the Safavid dynasty. Their Turkish dialect is similar to the Azerbaijani language, and their rugs styles are identical to Caucasian carpets. Afshar rugs are distinguished by stylized floral, geometric motifs, tribal creativity, and a distinctive color palette of red and blue tones. Due to their situation in Kerman, they also influence the fine qualities of Kerman rugs in their carpet industry.

How to Identify Afshar Rugs?

✔They all have piles of wool and cotton warps.
✔The backgrounds of rugs are usually full of tiny patterns of geometric symbols of birds and shapes.
✔Three diamond medallions in allover patterns are popular in Afshar rugs.
✔ The rugs have small sizes due to the semi-nomadic condition of the Afshar tribe.

Persian Afshar Tribal Rug

Factories That Produce Machine-Made Afshar Rugs

While Afshar rugs (and also other traditional handmade Persian rug styles) can't be woven with a machine, There are professional factories with long experiences and great reputation in quality that produce chic machine-made carpets influenced from traditional Persian rug designs. Get to know the best factories of machine-made carpets here on Percarin!

Beheshti Carpet Company

Beheshti Carpet Company

Patris Carpet Company

Patris Carpet Company

Negin Soleiman Carpet Company

Negin Soleiman Carpet Company

Atlas Diba Carpet Company

Atlas Diba Carpet Company

Shaparak Carpet Company

Shaparak Carpet Company

Bozorgmehr Carpet Company

Bozorgmehr Carpet Company

Aghigh Carpet Company

Aghigh Carpet Company

Sheikh Safi Carpet Company

Sheikh Safi Carpet Company

Farrahi Carpet Company

Farrahi Carpet Company

Negin Mashhad Helal Carpet Company

Negin Mashhad Helal Carpet Company

Yazd Kavir Star Carpet Company

Yazd Kavir Star Carpet Company

Almas Carpet Company

Almas Carpet Company

Amiran Carpet Company

Amiran Carpet Company

Sorena Carpet Company

Sorena Carpet Company

Jordan Carpet Company

Jordan Carpet Company

Carpet Markets and Stores That Provide Afshar Rugs

As Afshar tribes live and migrate in Kerman province of Iran, most rug markets and stores in this city are the best place to find real Persian Afshar rugs. Also, Sirjan is the town that Afshar tribes deal their products there. Though these rugs are rare and unique, There are some stores in Iran and other countries where you can find authentic Afshar rugs there. Search the list of the best markets and stores of Persian rugs and check their locations informed here on Percarin.

Recent and Upcoming Exhibitions Provide Afshar Rugs

Finding manufacturers and dealers of Afshar rugs is a miracle to the most Persian rug traders. These rugs are rare and unique, mostly provided from local retailers in Iran. You can find many retailers and dealers offer handmade Persian Afshar rugs in their collections in annual exhibitions and exclusive fairs. Stay up to date with upcoming exhibitions of Persian carpets that are listed here, where you can find diverse types of Persian rugs.

Carpet Designers of Afshar Rug Style

The designers of almost all Persian tribal rugs are the weavers! The Designs and patterns of Afshar rugs source from Afshar people imaginations and stories, with lively colors that obtained from natural dyes. The abstract pattern of Persian tribal rugs is the reason of their popularity in the world, what makes many designers to inspire from them. You can order a unique pattern similar to Afshar rugs to one of the creative designers of carpets that are introduced here on Percarin. Keep in touch with the best designers now.

Machine-made Persian Rug for Sale

Machine-made carpets are one of the important aspects of Persian carpet industry today! These productions are woven with unique Persian designs and high-quality anti-allergic fibers in large number, suitable for global wholesaling. Percarin is the great platform where many factories are providing their fantastic machine-made carpets with different prices.

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