Afshar Carpets
Ashfar
carpets have no particular design format except that they are in the form of
medallions. The typical tribal afshar has geometric medallions and the
modified ones have floral medallions. Light red, light ivory and khaki are
common in afshar rugs and runners. The colors are all natural. Afshar
carpets are famous for their typical tree design.
The size generally do not exceed 5'by 8' and are suitable as runners and
accent rugs. They are similar to Caucasian in style and color. The most
common pattern is diamond shape medallions joined together.
The Afshar carpets are woven on a horizontal loom. They are rather tightly
woven with a flat weave. The piles are woolen though the base is cotton.
Handspun wool is preferred for the right texture. They have a symmetrical
knotting pattern with a double weft. Few may have single weft and a unique
type of knot. The patterns are woven from memory.
