This heavily worn antique tribal Afshar is pure soul. Fully wool foundation and low pile, floppy, and beautifully broken in from generations of real life. It’s the kind of rug that doesn’t try to look old…it simply is. Time has done the work here, leaving behind a surface that feels relaxed, and deeply lived-in. Afshar rugs were woven by a nomadic tribe, made in smaller formats to suit a life on the move…easily rolled, carried, and lived with. Every piece was practical, personal, and meant to serve daily life, which is why Afshar rugs are almost always intimate in scale and full of soul.
The palette is earthy and grounded…muddy reds, softened indigo blues, warm browns, and quiet neutrals that have settled into that perfectly imperfect, farmhouse-meets-tribal look. Nothing sharp, nothing loud…just warmth, depth, and texture.
The tribal Afshar motifs remain strong even through the wear. Bold geometric forms and protective symbols move across the field with a steady rhythm, giving the rug structure and presence despite its soft handle. The low, worn pile and floppy feel make it incredibly easy to live with…it lays effortlessly and brings instant character to a space.
This is a small rug with a big point of view. Shabby chic in the best way, full of history, and rich with soul. Handwoven with vegetable dyed wool.
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