(Connoisseur-Caliber) ("New Arrivals Gallery") This captivating Shirvan offers a view into infinity as the field of gently ascending flower heads is conceived to extend forever beyond the borders. The period in which this was woven, over 150 years ago, was a time of tremendous technical mastery and innovativeness in the designs, which is readily evident in this captivating piece. Here, a vast field of flowers, the very staff of life itself, is composed of charming 'sprig 'n flower' motifs drawn entirely uniquely each time. A plethora of imaginative color combinations challenges the curious eye, while small, fluctuating design variations offer a soothing sense of movement. The inviting color palette offers highlights in ivory and hues of Wedgewood blue, jade green, saffron yellow, russet, carnelian, lapis blue, and blackened browns. The ground undulates with various shades of midnight blue. The weaver placed tiny talismans along the edges of the field at her whim and to offer good luck. These tiny chains of linked diamonds, thought to symbolize "Diamonds of Strength," are placed in varying lengths and ever-changing proportions, adding a truly human touch to this fantastical work of art. At the very upper and lower ends of the field, the weaver has surprisingly inserted highly elemental expressions of a meandering vine and flowerhead into the composition. A fantastical array of Escher-like geometricised flowers in the main border charms with an intriguing exploration of theme and variations, while the secondary guard borders offer a most pleasing ever-shifting abrash and intriguing color combinations.

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