During the reign of Shah Tahmasp (1524-1587) the Afshar tribe was driven southwards into the zone it now occupies in an attempt to diffuse their warlike tendencies and a distinct Azerbaijan and Caucasian influence is still discernible in their design
The design is typically made up of a theme of diamonds with a floral motif overlaid
while the design of some of Kazaks may resemble the North American rugs of the South Western United States
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NR: 25851Location: Royal KazakSize: 9'10" x 8'0"/300cm x 244cmCountry: AfghanistanPile: WoolBase: WoolKAZAK/UZBEKDetails:It is said that Caucasian design Peshawar oriental rugs are mainly exported from Pakistan and Afghanistan
26504-Chobi Ziegler Hand-Knotted/Handmade Afghan Rug/Carpet Modern Authentic/Size: 3'4" x 1'7"/102cm x 48cm 7'0" x 4'5" During the reign of ShahNR: 26504Location: Chobi ZieglerSize: 3'4" x 1'7" 102cm x 48cmCountry: AfghanistanPile: WoolBase: 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 taste.