Carpet, Persian (150×190 cm)

This Persian Afshar Sirjan woolen handwoven rug from the 1960s was part of IKEA's "Orient" collection. It was a project in which IKEA acquired authentic handwoven rugs directly from the Middle East. The rug was handmade by the Afshar nomads, who live in the mountains of central Iran. Nomadic rugs feature abstract images of their pastoral life, plants and animals. The rug's vintage feel is enhanced by the abrash, or natural color variation, which occurs when wool yarn is dyed with natural dyes, giving the rug a genuine handmade feel. The rug is thick, soft and in very good condition for its 80-year lifespan.

The rug is in original vintage condition and has some wear and tear typical of its time. As is typical of a handmade rug, it may not be perfectly symmetrical and the edges may be slightly uneven. The colors in the pictures may differ slightly from reality. The rug has been vacuumed, but may contain a small amount of dust/sand.

Width: 154-147 cm

Length: 190

Thickness: 11 mm