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Caucasian Shirvan Runner
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Caucasian Shirvan Runner

19th century
For Sale by Siez Gallery
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Antique Caucasian Shirvan Runner distinguished by its, all-wool foundation and a palette of natural dyes. The field features a rhythmic progression of memling guls set against alternating indigo and madder red grounds, anchored by a deeply personal human figure motif that signifies a major life event of the weaver. The inclusion of aubergine and vibrant green accents combined with the supple, "floppy" handle of its hand-spun wool construction. Sides reduced. Heavy corrosion on the black dyes.

Size : 210cm x 90cm

Age : Late 19th Century

Stock No : SG-SHIR426

Date of Manufacture

Siez Gallery has dated this Caucasian Shirvan Rug Runner to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
210cm (82.68")
Width
90cm (35.43")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1218524
Dealers Internal Reference
SG-SHIR426
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All rugs are available for viewing from our showroom at Station Mill Antiques in the Cotswolds.

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Description
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Runner distinguished by its, all-wool foundation and a palette of natural dyes. The field features a rhythmic progression of memling guls set against alternating indigo and madder red grounds, anchored by a deeply personal human figure motif that signifies a major life event of the weaver.
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The inclusion of aubergine and vibrant green accents combined with the supple, "floppy" handle of its hand-spun wool construction.
Siez Gallery

Sides reduced. Heavy corrosion on the black dyes.

Size : 210cm x 90cm

Age : Late 19th Century

Stock No : SG-SHIR426

Date of Manufacture

Siez Gallery has dated this Caucasian Shirvan Rug Runner to the 19th Century.

Height
210cm (82.68")
Width
90cm (35.43")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1218524
Dealers Internal Ref
SG-SHIR426
Siez Gallery
Siez Gallery
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2025

Woven & decorative arts - specialists in antique rugs

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A long hand-knotted wool Shirvan runner rug featuring a central row of geometric stepped medallions framed by detailed multi-coloured bird and hook borders.
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Archive I A long hand-knotted wool Shirvan runner rug featuring a central row of geometric stepped medallions framed by detailed multi-coloured bird and hook borders.

Caucasian Shirvan Runner

Archive II A long hand-knotted wool Shirvan runner rug featuring a central row of geometric stepped medallions framed by detailed multi-coloured bird and hook borders. View II
Archive III A long hand-knotted wool Shirvan runner rug featuring a central row of geometric stepped medallions framed by detailed multi-coloured bird and hook borders. View III
Archive IV A long hand-knotted wool Shirvan runner rug featuring a central row of geometric stepped medallions framed by detailed multi-coloured bird and hook borders. View IV
Archive V A long hand-knotted wool Shirvan runner rug featuring a central row of geometric stepped medallions framed by detailed multi-coloured bird and hook borders. View V
Archive VI A long hand-knotted wool Shirvan runner rug featuring a central row of geometric stepped medallions framed by detailed multi-coloured bird and hook borders. View VI
Archive VII A long hand-knotted wool Shirvan runner rug featuring a central row of geometric stepped medallions framed by detailed multi-coloured bird and hook borders. View VII
Archive VIII A long hand-knotted wool Shirvan runner rug featuring a central row of geometric stepped medallions framed by detailed multi-coloured bird and hook borders. View VIII
Archive IX A long hand-knotted wool Shirvan runner rug featuring a central row of geometric stepped medallions framed by detailed multi-coloured bird and hook borders. View IX
Archive X A long hand-knotted wool Shirvan runner rug featuring a central row of geometric stepped medallions framed by detailed multi-coloured bird and hook borders. View X
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Siez Gallery
Telephone 07889 621936
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3 Fountain Court
Digbeth St
Stow-on-the-Wold
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL54 1BN
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/siezgallery
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Items For Sale 34
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A long hand-knotted wool Shirvan runner rug featuring a central row of geometric stepped medallions framed by detailed multi-coloured bird and hook borders.
Caucasian Shirvan Runner
Ref: SA1218524
A long hand-knotted wool Shirvan runner rug featuring a central row of geometric stepped medallions framed by detailed multi-coloured bird and hook borders.
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  • ObjectRunner Rugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleCaucasian
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourDeep Blue and Red
  • MotifsStepped medallions, Latch-hook borders, Geometric birds, Multi-band borders
  • SizeH 210 cm (83 in) x W 90 cm (35 in)

This late 19th-century Caucasian Shirvan runner is a hand-knotted wool rug measuring 210 cm high by 90 cm wide. The piece displays a palette of deep blue and red combined with aubergine and vibrant green accents, featuring a central row of geometric stepped medallions against alternating indigo and madder red grounds. The construction incorporates a supple, floppy handle of hand-spun wool on an all-wool foundation with natural dyes, decorated with latch-hook borders and geometric birds. Visible condition details include reduced sides and heavy corrosion on the black dyes. In a home today, this runner provides a traditional textile accent for corridors, hallways, or long entrance spaces, fitting comfortably within classic interior schemes such as an English country house. The narrow rectangular format works effectively placed directly on wooden floorboards or under-utilised transition areas to add warmth, colour, and pattern underfoot.

FAQs

Shirvan runners are hand-knotted textiles originating from the Shirvan region in the eastern Caucasus, defined by intricate geometric patterns, bold medallions, and vibrant natural dyes.

These rugs are traditionally hand-knotted using a hand-spun wool pile woven onto a wool foundation, employing symmetrical Ghiordes knots to form precise geometric motifs.

Authentic pieces feature all-wool construction, multiple detailed border bands, distinct geometric latch-hook or stepped medallions, and characteristic natural dye variations known as abrash.

Position the runner in entryways, long corridors, or alongside a bed to introduce historical pattern, colour, and texture against timber floorboards or stone tile flooring.

Vacuum regularly without a rotating beater bar, employ a dense rug pad underneath to prevent fibre wear, rotate periodically for balanced light exposure, and consult a professional conservator for deep cleaning.
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