Persian Afshar Shahr Babak Rug - 1.70x1.25 tabriz

Persian Afshar Shahr Babak Rug - 1.70x1.25 tabrizA rare hand knotted nomadic Afshar Shahr Babak with pictorial design of central "tree of life" in a cream field of varying nomadic "tree of life" motifs and bird & animal forms. 100% wool pile. Afshar Carpets The Afshar 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

there is the presence of camels (meaning wealth – perhaps oil wells would be more immediately understood today as carrying this meaning) and the inscription which promises at the end of endurance more soulful and spiritual rewards such as unity and loyalty

It is rectangular in shape

Hook and S motifs

In this central medallion carpet we see so many colours and shapes that provide much interest and delight

following imports of post Mughal Empire

The rugs from Qum ‘walk on the shoulders of giants’

An enchanting wool carpet from the city of Tabriz

The colours are an amazing assortment of parchment

also at times rich striking colours and scenes from daily life

An extremely beautiful prayer rug

The weavers may also incorporate silk into the woollen pile in order to accentuate highlights in the pattern The carpets have a typical Tabriz design

It is very densely knotted and will last a long time