Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Afshar Carpet

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This early 20th-century Persian Afshar small room-size carpet presents a highly structured geometric composition arranged across a warm brown and … Read more This early 20th-century Persian Afshar small room-size carpet presents a highly structured geometric composition arranged across a warm brown and camel field. The design is organized as a lattice of large diamond-shaped compartments, each filled with dense floral rosettes, small geometric devices, and finely articulated tribal motifs. Ivory outlines separate the compartments and create a strong rhythmic framework throughout the field. Accents of rust, pale blue, beige, soft green, and muted gold add depth and variation while preserving the rug’s earthy palette. Smaller angular motifs and floral elements fill the spaces between the larger diamonds, enriching the overall surface without disrupting its orderly structure. Multiple borders frame the composition with repeating diamonds, rosettes, and geometric floral forms, reinforcing the carpet’s architectural character. Characteristic of Afshar weaving, the piece combines bold tribal geometry, intricate detail, and balanced color relationships.

Measures: 7' 4" x 10' 0" See less