BLOSSOM SHIRVAN
Southeast Caucasian Antique Rug

(Connoisseur-Caliber) Caucasian Shirvan 'Blossom' rugs were unusually seldom produced and are ardently coveted among 19th century tribal weavings for their departure from the more vigorous, denser patterns attributed to this region. Its energetic structure presents a spacious linked diamond latticework holding rhythmically balanced diagonal rows of animated flower faces and brilliant ivory almond blossoms, against a softly striated strawberry field that glows with patina. Its harmoniously blended tones of goldenrod, pine green, viridian and expressively shifting blues interact in concert to create a profoundly balanced overall impression and irresistible joie d’vivre. Its walnut and mocha toned main border is reminiscent of neighboring Chi Chi weavings but, cleverly, the striped diagonal bars are given their own improvised clockwise ‘twist’ three quarters of the way down from the top.

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