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042-Persian Afshar Sirjand

ORIGIN:         Persian
GROUP:         Afshar 
STYLE:          Sirjand
Age:                c.1940
SIZE:              4'6" x 6'8"
KNOTS           Persian
METHOD:       Double weft
MATERIALS:  Wool on wool

This carpet is superbly woven with a thinly cut pile making it almost felt -like. It is most unusual to find an Afshar carpet of this high quality.   The carpet is perfectly square and lies flat- the photo unfortunately is distorted.   This carpet is set up with hooks on back to hang on the wall like a  fine tapestry - which it is.  Market Value $3000... Featured sales price $1900.00