19350-Chobi Ziegler Handmade/Hand-knotted Afghan Rug/Carpet Tribal/Nomadic Authentic/ Size: 10'9" x 2'8"/ 328cm x 81cm

19350-Chobi Ziegler Handmade/Hand-knotted Afghan Rug/Carpet Tribal/Nomadic Authentic/ Size: 10'9" x 2'8"/ 328cm x 81cmNR: 19350 Location: Chobi Ziegler Size: 10'9" x 2'8" 328cm x 81cm Country: Afghanistan Pile: Wool Base: Cotton CHOBI ZIEGLER Details: In 1883, Ziegler and Co. of Manchester, England established a Persian carpet manufacturing company in Arak (Sultanabad), Iran, employing designers from major Western department stores, like B. Altman & Co. and Liberty of London, to modify fanciful 16th and 17th century Eastern designs for the more restrained Western

this may be because the large carpets got more use

carpet making in Kashan was interrupted for more than two centuries between the Afghan invasion in 1722 and by the end of the nineteenth century

Zirhaki designs in particular are good investments

Carpet enthusiasts and private collectors sometimes find Tabriz works that come in 100% silk with gold fringes

amongst blues ranging from light (commonplace) to darker hues

Size: 8'2" x 5'7"

The Afshar tribe originated in Azerbaijan

When it comes to the weft

Afshar Wikipedia

With respect to structure

Several villages in the surrounding area

Gabbehs are generally sold at a much lower price range compared to fine carpets of Tabriz