JBOCs Notes on Oriental Rugs

The Alberto Boralevi Afshari (?) Persian bag

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I spotted this Afshari (?) bag on www.Cloudband.com offered by Alberto Boralevi a dealer on our Trusted resource List, The Carpet Studio of Alberto Boralevi

Trusted Resource List - Rug & Carpet Dealers Outside The U.S.The Carpet Studio of Alberto Boralevi
Afshari (?) complete piece

Size:54 x 51 cm / 1'9" x 1'8"

Region: West Asia - Persia - Southeast Persia - Afshar

Item Type: Bagface

Period / Date: 20th century - early (1900 - 1933)

Other Colours: blue ground

Materials: all wool

Structure / Technique: symmetrical knots

Comments On Condition: mint condition

Full Description: A very odd piece with an interesting design. Structure seems to relate this piece to the Afshars, but some elements, like the kilim end at the bottom point to a possible Baluch or Kurdish influence. Colours seem to be natural, including a very deep dark orange.

JBOC's Notes:

The end finishes are interesting on this bag. There are three rows of twining then a weft substitution band then a row of twining and then a wrapping I do not recognise. Alberto says Afshari with a question mark. I am not disagreeing however I have to note that the end finshes remind me of Mashwani weaving. But I freely admit that the borders, pattern or color do not look typically Mashwani.

For Further Reading:

Guide to Rugs & Books

La Miniature En Orient

Southwest Asia Time Line

Thanks and best wishes,

J. Barry O'Connell Jr.

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