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Rare Antique Shirvan Rug
Farnham Antique Carpets
for sale €12,870     $13,970
£11,000
Farnham Antique Carpets

Farnham Antique Carpets

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    Specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners.
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Rare Antique Shirvan Rug

19th century
Description

One of the best antique Shirvan rugs we have ever seen! In remarkable original condition with a soft lush wool pile all over this fine and collectable example.  The natural dyes are simply stunning with vibrant rare yellow dyes, varying in the S border design, which has happened due to over 140 years of oxidisation.  Deep indigo blues can be seen on the background and beautiful pale blues and greens too.  Shirvan rugs are famous for their tribal motifs and this exceptional rug has an abundance of them! With animals, people, yurts, and geometric motifs from lots of different Caucasian rugs! This rug has it all. The S symbol is often used for reference to the sun.

Contact us to arrange a showroom visit or home visit soon, we would love to show you this exquisite and rare antique Shirvan rug up close.  So you can fully appreciate the amazing colours and condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
238cm (93.70")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA898685
Dealers Internal Reference
10180
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
One of the best antique Shirvan rugs we have ever seen! In remarkable original condition with a soft lush wool pile all over this fine and collectable example.
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 The natural dyes are simply stunning with vibrant rare yellow dyes, varying in the S border design, which has happened due to over 140 years of oxidisation.
Farnham Antique Carpets

 Deep indigo blues can be seen on the background and beautiful pale blues and greens too.  Shirvan rugs are famous for their tribal motifs and this exceptional rug has an abundance of them! With animals, people, yurts, and geometric motifs from lots of different Caucasian rugs! This rug has it all. The S symbol is often used for reference to the sun.

fig 1. An antique Shirvan carpet featuring a navy blue field with stacked diamond medallions and geometric multi-coloured borders.
fig 1. Rare Antique Shirvan Rug

Contact us to arrange a showroom visit or home visit soon, we would love to show you this exquisite and rare antique Shirvan rug up close.  So you can fully appreciate the amazing colours and condition.

Height
238cm (93.70")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA898685
Dealers Internal Ref
10180
Farnham Antique Carpets
Farnham Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2018

Specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Farnham Antique Carpets Profile Page

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Farnham Antique Carpets is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA 

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Shirvan rugs originate from the eastern Caucasus region and are renowned for their geometric designs, high knot density, and vibrant natural dyes. Typically woven by tribal villagers, these carpets feature stylized animal motifs, star patterns, and diamond medallions.

These rugs are traditionally hand-knotted using locally sourced hand-spun wool for both the pile and the foundation warp and weft. Natural vegetable and mineral dyes create the distinctive colour palette of indigo blues, madder reds, and saffron yellows.

Authentic Shirvan rugs feature fine hand-knotted symmetrical knots, a flexible weave structure, and sharp geometric patterns with clear draughtsmanship. Inspecting the underside reveals clear knotting and slight variations in the hand-spun yarn.

A graphic Shirvan rug anchors modern spaces by pairing bold geometric forms with contemporary minimalist or traditional timber furniture. Its saturated tones create visual contrast on stone floors or neutral broadloom carpets.

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