Antique Dated Shirvan Rug

Period: Dated 1835 / 1251
Origin: Caucasus
Dimensions: 109 x 128 cm

This rare 1835 / 1251 dated Shirvan rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring an architectural prayer niche mihrab enclosing a deep midnight blue field filled with a dense geometric lattice of stylized flowering plants, small rosettes, and archaic tribal symbols. This structural balance between the dark central prayer field complete with its angular arch, surrounding inner red barber pole guard bands, and broad ivory main border filled with stylized eagle or running dog geometric motifs reflects the pinnacle of traditional Eastern Caucasian Shirvan fine craftsmanship world renowned for its fine weave, decorative clarity, and majestic graphic presence. Textiles of this antiquity are celebrated for their ability to blend highly expressive regional nomadic design narratives with a striking heraldic pattern rhythm.

The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary deep indigo navy canvas contrasted by rich madder red, ivory, forest green, saffron yellow, and sky blue accents, framed by a continuous wide ivory main border flanked by detailed inner and outer guard bands that allow the central dark field and lattice work to step forward dynamically. These rich and enduring tones achieved through the expert application of natural vegetable dyes over 130 years ago exhibit a characteristic gentle patina, soft historic abrash, and an organic wool texture that are hallmarks of the finest late 19th century Caucasian regional productions. The multi layered framing borders create a powerful visual boundary that highlights the superior hand spun wool quality and distinctive technical finesse of the weaver.

Structural analysis indicates the use of premium hand spun wool woven with a characteristically resilient, finely knotted structure and a supple yet sturdy handle tailored for expressive architectural spaces. The exceptional clarity of the intricate geometric outlines, specifically the perfectly balanced symmetry of the central prayer niche layout and corresponding multi band borders, definitively distinguishes this antique masterpiece as an authentic late 19th century Shirvan prayer rug production. Ultimately, this decorative textile stands as a premier example of classical Caucasian tribal art representing a peak in both technical endurance and graphic majesty for global collectors.

Stock No: 6613

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