Visibility:
Carpets and runners from AFSHAR have various rectilinear designs and are made in SHARH BABAK, SIRJAN, and RAFSANJAN. There is no unique pattern that distinguishes AFSHAR carpets from other tribal carpets. There are some similarities between BIJAR and AFSHAR carpets.
Quality:
AFSHAR carpets are of excellent quality.
Size & Shapes:
AFSHAR carpets come in different sizes. Most AFSHAR carpets do not exceed 5 x 8 feet.
Color:
AFSHAR rugs and runners usually have natural colors, particularly light red, light ivory and khaki.
Texture:
Wool; thin, very well textured pile.
Foundation:
Warp is cotton; pile is wool.
Knots:
Weavers of AFSHAR rugs make their rugs and carpets very tight and use flat weaving.
Price:
AFSHAR carpets are beautiful and in high demand, making them more expensive than similar carpets from different zones. Expect to pay $5-$20 Per Square Foot (PSF) for a carpet from AFSHAR.
More info on AFSHAR rugs at Jozan.net.
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