3'8" X 5'3" Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug [SH-028] handmade rug

3'8" X 5'3" Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug [SH-028] handmade rugCollector's Notes This rare antique Caucasian Shirvan rug was woven in the late 19th Century and features an unusually fine weave of eight 'Akstafa' like bird medallions intricately decorated floating on a dark brown background. Interspersed are a variety of design ornaments including people, animals, tribal amulets and geometric shapes. All surrounded by a leaf and calyx style (wine glass) border. With its perfectly worn in charm, bold use of color

Dimensions: 3'6" x 4'8"

Oldest known Bakamsky or Garabalda design occurs on this type of Balkan Kilim

Age: Circa 1879

Alternating diagonal pattern on a madder field

This antique Persian Lilihan rug features an all-over covered field with contoured outlines and multicolored floral blossoms

Minor loss to lower border

Antique 'Khan' Carpet Border Fragment

Color Palette: 8 colors including ivory

Composition: 100% wool pile

Great floor rug or wall hanging

Small vintage rug for bathroom

Rare piece in this condition with soft and lustrous wool