Antique Shirvan Rug

Period: Mid 19th Century
Origin: Caucasus
Dimensions: 114 x 135 cm

This rare mid 19th century Shirvan rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring a magnificent all-over lattice field design anchoring an incredibly striking, tribal layout. This structural balance between the prominent multi-colored field complete with its dense repeating trellis of geometric latchhook compartments, stylized floral motifs, and the complex multi-layered borders reflects the pinnacle of traditional Caucasus fine craftsmanship world-renowned for its bold iconography, decorative clarity, and majestic graphic presence. Textiles of this antiquity are celebrated for their ability to blend highly expressive regional design narratives with a striking, geometric abstraction.

The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary dynamic gold and dark canvas that allows the vibrant touches of saturated madder red, deep indigo blue, and crisp ivory details to step forward dynamically. These rich and enduring tones achieved through the expert application of natural vegetable dyes over 170 years ago exhibit a characteristic gentle patina, soft historic abrash, and an organic textile texture that are hallmarks of the finest mid 19th century Caucasian regional productions. The multi-layered framing borders featuring characteristic polychrome geometric and barber-pole bands create a powerful visual boundary that highlights the superior wool quality and distinctive technical finesse of the weaver.

Structural analysis indicates the use of premium hand-spun wool with a characteristically resilient, tight knotting structure and a supple yet firm handle tailored for refined aesthetic spaces. The exceptional clarity of the intricate geometric outlines, specifically the perfectly balanced symmetry of the lattice field and corresponding tribal borders, definitively distinguishes this antique masterpiece as an authentic mid 19th century Caucasian Shirvan production. Ultimately, this decorative textile stands as a premier example of classical Caucasian art representing a peak in both technical endurance and graphic majesty for global collectors.

Stock No: 2301

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