Afshar Lattice Diamond Red

The Afshar tribal weavers of southern Iran are renowned for their bold geometric vocabulary and richly saturated natural dyes, producing rugs that carry the nomadic spirit of the Kerman province highlands with striking visual clarity. This newly woven example presents a commanding all-over lattice of navy hexagonal medallions set against a deeply saturated madder red field, each compartment containing intricate hooked lozenges and stylized flora rendered in ivory and gold accents. The staggered arrangement creates rhythmic diagonal movement across the surface, while ancillary boteh figures and angular ram's horn devices populate the interstices with characteristic Afshari density. A narrow navy border frames the composition with repeating geometric motifs, and the traditional flat-woven kilim ends with braided fringe honor authentic tribal finishing techniques. The piece carries an unmistakable presence of pastoral strength and ancestral craft, suited to collectors who value ethnographic authenticity and spirited color.