Gholam vintage slightly heavier in some places

slightly heavier in some places and loss to ends but good condition for its age

cf Bruggemann & Bohmer p236

160 x 99cm

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Gholam vintage slightly heavier in some placesA 1920s Afshar rug from the Kerman area in south east Persia. Classic Afshar design with boteh motifs on an ivory field within a narrow leaf trellis, striped borders and multicoloured selvedges. Ivory floral and boteh main border; dark brown flowerhead and medallion guards. A very characteristic piece and a real antique. Overall low pile with corrosion to dark brown in places and some loss to fringes but good condition for its age. 161 x 126cm