{"product_id":"persian-afshar-rug-3-11-x-6-1","title":"Persian Afshar Rug | 3' 11” x 6' 1\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePersian Afshar (Sirjan) Rug – “Three-Head\" Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials: Hand-knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 3' 11\" x 6' 1\" (120 x 186 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness: 6 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Sirjan, Kerman, Persia\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: Circa 1980s\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVegetable-dyed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoven in the Sirjan district—almost certainly by **Afshar tribespeople who resettled there generations ago—**this village piece feels like stepping through an adobe gateway into an orchard at dusk. A crenellated carmine‑red “gate” band frames a warm antique‑ivory ground, while a midnight‑indigo diamond medallion, edged in sky‑blue, anchors the centre. Twin saz‑style vine columns climb the field, sprouting stylised blossoms in coral, sapphire, and pistachio.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"776\" data-start=\"686\"\u003eLocal weavers call the layout “Se Kalleh” (Three-Head). As they explain it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-end=\"905\" data-start=\"777\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"905\" data-start=\"779\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The name of this design comes from its structure: three cross‑shaped crenellations are woven across the width of the rug.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"905\" data-start=\"779\"\u003eThose three stepped, cross‑like crenellations sit proudly at the top and bottom spandrels, acting as protective talismans and giving the piece its unmistakable silhouette.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eThe rug’s nomadic soul adds warmth without overwhelming. It’s distinctive artistry, architectural lines, orchard‑inspired florals, and the color palette feels both rustic and refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rug the Rock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47739968520450,"sku":"52501012","price":766.8,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/6516\/8642\/files\/persian-sirjan-rug-3-11-x-6-1-874977.jpg?v=1778173896","url":"https:\/\/aurabags.ca\/products\/persian-afshar-rug-3-11-x-6-1","provider":"AURABAGS SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}