Vintage Afshar Sineriz Persian Kilim Rug
ABOUT THIS PIECE
Handwoven by Afshar nomads inhabiting the mountains of Kerman, eastern Persia, in an improvised iteration of the famous Sineriz motif. Made of some of the finest nomadic-sourced wools and natural dyes, Afshar Kilims ( flatweaves) are world-famous for their unique designs and sense of colour. Soumak-style small stars are typically woven in the field and sides of Afshar Kilims and are a good sign for differentiating original pieces from copies. Generally, the more numerous and dense these stars are, the finer the Kilim.
SPECIFICATIONS
How it sits in your room.
196 × 124 CM (6'5" × 4'1"), DRAWN TO SCALE WITH TYPICAL AUSTRALIAN FURNITURE SIZES.
About the length of a 3-seater sofa, so it sits just in front of it with the coffee table on it. Floated like this it reads as a deliberate island rather than a rug that came up short.
Only 22 cm of rug would show beyond even a four-seat table, so the chairs would sit off it. This one belongs in a living room or bedroom.
Only 22 cm of rug would show either side of a queen bed. It works, but 45 cm or more looks settled. At the foot of the bed it suits well.
Measure the room, or just the area the rug should cover, and we will draw this rug in it to scale.
