{"product_id":"mozhdeh-antique-persian-afshar-rug","title":"Antique Persian Afshar Rug — 1920s | 4'3\" x 5'9\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"pl-intro\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAntique Persian Afshar Rug\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 1920s hand-knotted wool rug defined by a double diamond medallion on an aqua blue ground, wrapped in a dense overlay of intricate detail. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/leonidascollection.com\/collections\/persian-rugs\"\u003eWoven in Persia\u003c\/a\u003e by Afshar tribal weavers, it trades quiet space for richness, every inch of the field filled with fine, deliberate pattern. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===== QUICK SUMMARY (INTENT-LED) ===== --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pl-summary\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Persia (Iran)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique, circa 1920s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Area rug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-knotted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wool pile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4'3\" × 5'9\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach rug is handcrafted and timeworn. Variations in size, abrash, contour, and wear are natural characteristics of antique handmade rugs and reflect their authenticity rather than defects.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .pl-hr{\n    border: 0;\n    border-top: 0.7px solid currentColor;\n    opacity: 0.2;\n    margin: 12px 0;\n  }\n  @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark){\n    .pl-hr{ opacity: 0.85; }\n  }\n\n  details.pl-row{ margin:0; padding:0; }\n\n  summary.pl-row-summary{\n    list-style:none;\n    cursor:pointer;\n    display:flex;\n    align-items:center;\n    justify-content:space-between;\n    gap:14px;\n    padding:0;\n    margin:0;\n  }\n  summary.pl-row-summary::-webkit-details-marker{ display:none; }\n\n  .pl-row-title{\n    margin:0;\n    padding:0;\n    line-height:1;\n    letter-spacing:0.02em;\n    text-transform:none;\n    font-weight:400;\n  }\n\n  .pl-row-icon{\n    font-size:22px;\n    line-height:1;\n    font-weight:200;\n  }\n  .pl-row-icon::before{ content:\"+\"; }\n  details[open] \u003e summary .pl-row-icon::before{ content:\"−\"; }\n\n  .pl-row-content{\n    padding:12px 0 14px;\n    margin:0;\n  }\n\n  .pl-row-content ul{\n    margin:0;\n    padding-left:18px;\n    line-height:1.7;\n  }\n  .pl-row-content li{ margin:6px 0; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003c!-- DESCRIPTION --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-row-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA double \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/leonidascollection.com\/blogs\/learn\/common-rug-motifs-explained\" title=\"common rug motifs\"\u003ediamond medallion\u003c\/a\u003e anchors this antique Afshar rug, floating on an aqua blue ground that is almost entirely enveloped by a field overlay of intricate detailing. Nothing is left empty. The surface reads like a jewel-box tapestry, with the paired medallions acting as quiet anchors for the busy, beautifully worked ground around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette is cool at its core and warmed at the edges. Aqua and sky blue set a watery, luminous tone, while gold, bronze, and sand bring the sunlight in. Black cherry red adds depth, mallard green ties the blues to the earth tones, and ivory lifts the whole composition with light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 4'3\" × 5'9\", it is a near-square piece with real density and presence, well suited to entryways, small sitting areas, and layered interiors where a rug is meant to be looked at as much as walked on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\u003c!-- HISTORY --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-row-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Afshar are a Turkic tribal people with communities across Persia, notably in the south around Kerman. Their weavings are known for compact, finely worked construction and closely packed tribal patterning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRugs from the 1920s reflect that tradition in its confident prime: dense in detail, distinctive in color, and woven with a precision that rewards close study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique Afshar rugs are prized by collectors for their intricacy and character. Learn more in our guide to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/leonidascollection.com\/blogs\/learn\/best-rug-styles-for-collectors#afshar\" title=\"best rug styles for collectors\"\u003erug styles for collectors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\u003c!-- ABOUT THE NAME --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eAbout the Name\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-row-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMozhdeh\u003c\/strong\u003e (مژده) is a Persian name for girls meaning \"good news.\" It echoes the Persian custom of \u003cem\u003emozhdegani\u003c\/em\u003e, the gift traditionally given to the bearer of good news.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name suits a rug that arrives like an announcement: bright with aqua and gold, generous in detail, and full of reasons to smile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMozhdeh captures the Afshar tradition at its most generous: dense in detail, bright in spirit, and full of good news.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\u003c!-- MATERIALS --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Composition\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-row-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-knotted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDye method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional hand-dyed yarns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoundation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional woven foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique, mostly even wear with faint foundation visibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\u003c!-- CONDITION --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eCondition Details\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-row-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMostly even wear across the surface to the knot heads, with faint foundation showing through. This is mainly due to etching and oxidation of the dyes and mordants, a natural aging process in which certain dye agents slowly wear the wool they color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sides and ends are fully secured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the most accurate color, please refer to the first image, which was taken in natural light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rug has been recently professionally cleaned and is ready for immediate in-home use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\u003c!-- CARE --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-row-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVacuum gently using suction only. Avoid beater bars and rotating brushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a quality rug pad to improve stability and reduce movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRotate periodically to encourage even wear. For deep cleaning, consult a professional rug specialist experienced with antique Persian rugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\" style=\"margin-bottom: -1.7em;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-row-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\" style=\"margin-top: 2em;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is an Afshar rug?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn Afshar rug is a hand-knotted rug woven by the Afshar, a Turkic tribal people of Persia. These rugs are known for compact, finely worked construction and densely packed patterning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do etching and oxidation mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome dyes, and the mordants used to set them, slowly wear the wool they color. Over decades this shows as lower pile in those areas, with a faint foundation showing through. It is a natural characteristic of age, and we disclose it so you know what to expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it ready for use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It has been professionally cleaned and is ready for placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta content=\"Rugs \u0026amp; Antique Area Rugs\" itemprop=\"category\"\u003e \u003cmeta content=\"Wool\" itemprop=\"material\"\u003e \u003cmeta content=\"Hand-knotted\" itemprop=\"productionMethod\"\u003e \u003cmeta content=\"Persia (Iran)\" itemprop=\"origin\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old New House®","offers":[{"title":"4'3\" x 5'9\"","offer_id":49356899188919,"sku":"ee003177","price":1270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/7703\/8007\/files\/mozhdeh-1.jpg?v=1792024939","url":"https:\/\/leonidascollection.com\/products\/mozhdeh-antique-persian-afshar-rug","provider":"Leonidas Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}