Persian Afshar Kohey Rug - 2.16x1.68 Turkaman

Persian Afshar Kohey Rug - 2.16x1.68 TurkamanAfshar Carpets The Afhar are tent dwellers. Their primary occupation is sheep husbandry and handicraft such as many ornamental weavings: saddlebags, salt bags and flat weaves known in the West as kilims. They are however best known for their superb carpets in an array of eclectic designs. Afshar means "obedient". Since the Safavid period, the tribal group Afshar migrated from their origins in Central Asia to settle in Iranian Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan

lustrous wool

are characterised by their robustness

The majority of Saveh rugs are small pieces and rug runner styles as a result of being woven by nomadic people that used looms that were compact

and elaborate medallions

The  motif appears throughout the filed and contrasts perfectly with the rest of the carpet

Magnificent carpet from the city of Tabriz

This carpet may be purchased with our highest recommendation

or Isfahan

literally means “dear wife” or “dear woman” in Farsi

With showrooms in Melbourne

The carpet would make a magnificent hallway runner

The colours and shapes are magnificent