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Rare Antique Shirvan Rug
Farnham Antique Carpets
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Rare Antique Shirvan Rug

1900 - 1920
Description

Stunning antique Shirvan rug, in perfect condition, woven with the Islamic date 1331 which translates to the Gregorian calendar 1913.  Woven 112 years ago and full of amazing dyes and bold geometric motifs!

Condition wise, it has original fringes and all original.  Sides are secure and the wool pile is excellent on this antique rug.  Some corrosion to the black dyes, which is consistent of a rug from this age, as this black/brown dye had a lot of iron properties which has corroded over the last 112 years.

Shirvan rugs are famous for their tribal motifs and interesting tribal designs. With animals, people, yurts, and geometric motifs from lots of different Caucasian rugs.  Shirvan is a region of Azerbaijan in the southeastern Caucasus. With the exception of a group of rugs woven in the vicinity of Baku, most Shirvan's are generally found in small sizes, with examples from the southern part of the area around the town of Saliani more likely to be in the long, narrow format described in the West as runners.

View this antique Shirvan rug at home or in our barn showroom by appointment.  We would love to show you this rare and collectable piece up close.

Physical Dimensions
Height
206cm (81.10")
Width
118cm (46.46")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1155192
Dealers Internal Reference
11833
Dealers Notes

Farnham Antique Carpets are specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners. Varying from antique tribal rugs woven in the Caucasus to classical Persian carpets dating from the mid 19th century to the early 20th century.

As members of the BADA - The British Antique Dealers Association and LAPADA - The Association of Art & Antique Dealers we adhere to strict guide lines as affiliated members and pride ourselves on maintaining its high standards. We exhibit at the BADA fair in Chelsea, London every March and the LAPADA Fair in Mayfair, London every September.

Description
Stunning antique Shirvan rug, in perfect condition, woven with the Islamic date 1331 which translates to the Gregorian calendar 1913.  Woven 112 years ago and full of amazing dyes and bold geometric motifs!

Condition wise, it has original fringes and all original.  Sides are secure and the wool pile is excellent on this antique rug.

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  Some corrosion to the black dyes, which is consistent of a rug from this age, as this black/brown dye had a lot of iron properties which has corroded over the last 112 years.
Farnham Antique Carpets
fig 1. A rectangular hand-knotted antique Shirvan wool rug featuring geometric medallion patterns in red, navy blue, and cream.
fig 1. Rare Antique Shirvan Rug

Shirvan rugs are famous for their tribal motifs and interesting tribal designs. With animals, people, yurts, and geometric motifs from lots of different Caucasian rugs.  Shirvan is a region of Azerbaijan in the southeastern Caucasus. With the exception of a group of rugs woven in the vicinity of Baku, most Shirvan's are generally found in small sizes, with examples from the southern part of the area around the town of Saliani more likely to be in the long, narrow format described in the West as runners.

View this antique Shirvan rug at home or in our barn showroom by appointment.  We would love to show you this rare and collectable piece up close.

Height
206cm (81.10")
Width
118cm (46.46")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1155192
Dealers Internal Ref
11833
Farnham Antique Carpets
Farnham Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2018

Specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners.

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Farnham Antique Carpets is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA 

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Archive I A rectangular hand-knotted antique Shirvan wool rug featuring geometric medallion patterns in red, navy blue, and cream.

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Archive III A rectangular hand-knotted antique Shirvan wool rug featuring geometric medallion patterns in red, navy blue, and cream. View III
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Archive V A rectangular hand-knotted antique Shirvan wool rug featuring geometric medallion patterns in red, navy blue, and cream. View V
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Archive IX A rectangular hand-knotted antique Shirvan wool rug featuring geometric medallion patterns in red, navy blue, and cream. View IX
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A rectangular hand-knotted antique Shirvan wool rug featuring geometric medallion patterns in red, navy blue, and cream.
Rare Antique Shirvan rug
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Shirvan rugs originate from the South Caucasus region, produced mainly during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. They are recognized for their intricate geometric designs, vivid natural dyes, and finely woven wool construction.

These rugs are hand-knotted predominantly using natural wool for both the pile and the foundation. The wool is dyed using traditional plant-based and mineral dyes, producing rich tones such as madder red, indigo blue, and ivory.

Authentic pieces feature hand-tied knots on a wool warp and weft, crisp geometric or stylized floral motifs, and a characteristic fine knot density. Natural abrash colour variations and slight weave irregularities also indicate genuine hand-knotted origin.

A Caucasian rug provides strong visual structure and contrast when paired with modern neutral furniture. The bold geometric symmetry works effectively in contemporary, traditional, or eclectic interior settings.

Vacuum regularly using suction only to avoid damaging the hand-spun wool fibers. Treat liquid spills immediately by blotting with an absorbent cloth, and employ professional rug specialists for periodic cleaning.
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