The three medallion design is a classic one and is seen in many south Persian rugs of both tribal and village workshop origin. The medallions are frequently connected and in a ‘step’ formulation.

This rug was woven by one of the Afshar tribes of south and southwest Persia.

It does, however, display significant Khamseh design influences. For example, the unadorned arms extending from the medallion are traditionally construed as an Arab-Khamseh identification marker. The field with secondary motifs of birds, animals, humanoid figures and such is another design element seen in many Khamseh weavings.

The ‘cane pattern’ consisting of vertical stripes is a staple of southwest Persian weaving.

This rug has is an unusual and visually very effective re-interpretation of the basic pattern, where the weaver employs the ‘cane pattern’ as corner spandrels.

The dyes used in this rug are from all natural sources.  The colors are brilliant and wide ranging.