A FINE AFSHAR RUG

A FINE AFSHAR RUG

SOUTH PERSIA, C.1930

the deep indigo field of diagonal columns of polychrome boteh enclosed by barber pole borders and multiple guard stripes, retains kilims at each end

230 x 136cm

Provenance

Purchased from Oriental Rugs of Bath on 27th September 2013.

Glen House, Bruton.

Literature

For a similar example see Middleton (A), Rugs and Carpets, Techniques, Traditions and Designs, published by Mitchell Beazley 1996, page 118 and cover image.