An atypical field pattern for an Afshar rug, but this weaving falls into the odd group that was featured in the hali article, Outback Afshars, that appears on my website ( http://www.tcoletribalrugs.com/article2.html )

Featuring a 'coarser' weave pattern and a mixed cotton/animal hair warp, the field pattern is more commonly seen in Baluch weavings than those of the Afshar.

On the other hand, the primary border is a classic Afshar one, while the minor borders are very much a part of the tribal weavers' design pool from all over Persia. The idea that the primary border at the top end differs from the others seems to be a feature of older weavings and this rug may very easily date closer to the mid 19th century, rather than later as many Afshar rugs do

The condition is one of overall even wear, there is a repair in the field that is difficult to see from either the front or the back. All the colors are derived from natural dyes.