Description & Technical information

Afshari have Turkish roots and played an important part in the Persian political landscape when the Safavids came to power in the 16th century. They live all around Iran, but mainly in Kuzistan, the Kerman area  and also in Azerbaïdjan and in Khorassan.

Date:  Around 1900
Period:  1850-1900, 19th century
Origin:  Iran
Medium: warp and weft: wool, pile: wool
Dimensions: 178 x 131 cm (70¹/₁₀ x 51³/₅ inches)
Categories: Textiles