A Turkic speaking nomadic group living mostly in southern Iran. Afshar rugs are classical examples of Persian folk art. Many small pieces are made as well as saddlebags, trappings, pillow-covers, and tent-furnishings. Clear tones of deep and medium blue, red, gold and ivory are most favored.

A Turkic speaking nomadic and settled people living mostly in southern Iran. The Afshar make mostly small rugs and saddlebags, animal trappings. Tones of deep blue, red, gold and ivory are most often encountered in Afshar rugs

A Turkic speaking nomadic group living mostly in southern Iran known for fine quality of their rugs.