65295 ANTIQUE SHIRVAN RUG

The city of Shirvan is found south of the Caucasus mountains. The weaving tradition of this area often used a limited palette of color in a sophisticated and fine knotted rug.  These rugs ceased production at the turn of the 20th century. After the Trans-Caucasus railway was completed in the 1870s, Europeans began buying at a fast rate. By 1890, commercial dyes were used and designs became more simple and symmetrical. The smaller motifs, originally prized on these rugs were excluded after this time.

Width

3'7"

Length

5'6"

Rug Base Color

Gold, Navy

Rug Border Color

Gold, Navy, Red

Size Category

4×6

Origin

Caucasus

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