Rare Antique Afshar Long Rug [SH-385]

Antique, rare Afshar long rug. Finely woven cane design between rows of indigo and blue lines. There is ivory wool and purple ground fuchsine. The last dye color was introduced in 1860. Over time, it fades to a mauve. Other colors found are green, yellow, electric blue, and natural brown. A border section of pinkish/red madder. 

The not common border is rarely found and only on old rugs. It depicts an offset vine Herati motif pine tree, both stacked and stepped diamonds. A glowing trefoil border is glacier blue on four sides. Partial original flat woven kilim ends. Barber pole selvedge edge wrap. Eight colors. Original condition.