Shirvan rug (644)

Shirvan rug from eastern Caucasus,west coast of the Caspian Sea

Age: circa 1890

Size: 6′.6″x4′.5″ (198×135 cm)

The dark blue field shows a pole medallion with red serrated finial hexagons,and a center stepped hexogram nesting further hexagons in blue,yellow,red,ivory and green.At the center of the red motifs are ivory hexagons with stars.,In the reserves are eight hooked elements.There are several stars,diamonds and other attractive motifs in the field.The ivory main border hosts an interesting design in yellow,burgundy,aubergine,green,red,navy and blue.There are two reciprocal wave pattern minor borders in red and green and in black and blue.In addition there are two tertiary borders,both in reciprocal keyhole pattern in red and green and red and blue.There are six barber pole narrow lines in the border system.At each end of the rug is a full flatwoven finish followed by a warp macrame band.All the colors are from natural sources.The condition of this beautiful piece is good.I don’t use “very good” for condition but most of my rugs are in better condition then “good”.And so is this one.