CAUCASIAN SHIRVAN
Southeast Caucasian

(Connoisseur-Caliber) ("New Arrivals Gallery") This uniquely compelling antique Shirvan rug offers a mesmerizing pinpoint allover pattern of diminutive geometric motifs. At 170 years of age, it presents a cohesive, harmoniously balanced design, enhanced by a nuanced, deeply saturated palette. Within the field, carefully balanced rows hold a dynamic arrangement of faceted, heavily deconstructed and simplified sprig and flower ornaments, each drawn with crisp, chiseled clarity. Triangular fragments in randomly alternating hues appear along the reserve’s edges, giving a sense of spontaneity and added interest to the overall composition. Luminous shades of complementary colors, including rare to see teal greens, allow these devices to stand out dramatically against the dark royal blue background, giving the composition a stark, elemental quality that emphasizes the archaic nature of its age-old Caucasian tribal geometric patterns. Learn About This Rug Type