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Shirvan carpet
Shirvan carpet

Shirvan carpet

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Shirvan carpet from eastern Caucasus west coast of the Caspian Sea Age: circa 1910 Size: 9′.11″x4′.7″ (302×140 cm) The navy field displays a Karagashli influence pattern of eight ...

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Early 20th Century Caucasian Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Shirvan carpet
Shirvan carpet

Shirvan carpet

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Shirvan long rug from eastern Caucasus,west coast of the Caspian Sea Age: dated 1283= 1866 Size: 9′.5″x4′.2″ (287×127 cm) The navy field displays a five part pole medallion with e...

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1860s Caucasian Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Large Hand-Knotted Shirvan Carpet, Wool, Caucasus, Circa 1880
Antique Large Hand-Knotted Shirvan Carpet, Wool, Caucasus, Circa 1880

Antique Large Hand-Knotted Shirvan Carpet, Wool, Caucasus, Circa 1880

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

For connoisseurs collectors: antique rare large Caucasian Shirvan, carpet published on the most important books on oriental carpets - Unusual fine weave, from the western shores of ...

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Late 19th Century Caucasian Other Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool

Caucasian Prayer Shirvan Carpet Dated 1855 - Antique Caucasian Rug, Antique Rug
Caucasian Prayer Shirvan Carpet Dated 1855 - Antique Caucasian Rug, Antique Rug

Caucasian Prayer Shirvan Carpet Dated 1855 - Antique Caucasian Rug, Antique Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

Caucasian Prayer Shirvan Carpet Dated 1855 This antique Caucasian Shirvan carpet was woven in 1855 and is a work with a rich historical past.

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Mid-19th Century Caucasian Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool

Antique Rugs, Runner Rugs Handmade Carpet Oriental Rugs, Shirvan Carpet Runners
Antique Rugs, Runner Rugs Handmade Carpet Oriental Rugs, Shirvan Carpet Runners

Antique Rugs, Runner Rugs Handmade Carpet Oriental Rugs, Shirvan Carpet Runners

Located in Wembley, GB

Antique rugs, Runner rugs handmade carpet Oriental rugs, Shirvan carpet Runners. We have a vast range of oriental rugs available in many sizes and designs.

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1890s Caucasian Kazak Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool, Organic Material

1890s Multi Medallion Antique Caucasian Shirvan Carpet 3'6"x6' Wool Rug Knotted
1890s Multi Medallion Antique Caucasian Shirvan Carpet 3'6"x6' Wool Rug Knotted

1890s Multi Medallion Antique Caucasian Shirvan Carpet 3'6"x6' Wool Rug Knotted

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Carpet ( 3'6" x 6' - 107 x 183 ) Antique Caucasian - Shirvan Small Scatter Size Wool Blue Rug, Circa Date: 1890s.

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1890s Caucasian Tribal Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool

1059, Caucasian Shirvan Carpet 19th Century
1059, Caucasian Shirvan Carpet 19th Century

1059, Caucasian Shirvan Carpet 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Nice 19th century shirwan rug with a beautiful pattern and pretty natural colors, entirely hand-knotted with wool pile on a wool base.

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1880s Azerbaijani Tribal Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool

1890s Taupe Geometric Antique Caucasian Shirvan Carpet 4'10" x 10'3" Wool Rug
1890s Taupe Geometric Antique Caucasian Shirvan Carpet 4'10" x 10'3" Wool Rug

1890s Taupe Geometric Antique Caucasian Shirvan Carpet 4'10" x 10'3" Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Carpet ( 4'10" x 10'3" - 147 x 312 ) Antique Caucasian – Shirvan Hallway Runner Wool Ivory Rug, Country of Origin: Caucasus, Circa Date: 1890s.

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1890s Caucasian Kazak Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool

1890s Colorful Busy Tribal Antique Caucasian Shirvan Carpet 3'5" x 4'5" Wool Rug
1890s Colorful Busy Tribal Antique Caucasian Shirvan Carpet 3'5" x 4'5" Wool Rug

1890s Colorful Busy Tribal Antique Caucasian Shirvan Carpet 3'5" x 4'5" Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Carpet ( 3'5" x 4'5"- 104 x 134 cm ) This antique Caucasian Shirvan rug from the 1890s is a magnificent example of traditional tribal weaving, kn...

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1890s Caucasian Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Pictorial Caucasian Shirvan Carpet (4'4" x 5'2" -132 x 157 cm)
Late 19th Century Pictorial Caucasian Shirvan Carpet (4'4" x 5'2" -132 x 157 cm)

Late 19th Century Pictorial Caucasian Shirvan Carpet (4'4" x 5'2" -132 x 157 cm)

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th Century Pictorial Caucasian Shirvan Carpet (4'4" x 5'2" -132 x 157 cm) Antique Caucasian Geometric Medallion Wool Hand Knotted Pile Blue 1890s Rug, Circa Date: 1890s.

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1890s Caucasian Tribal Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Carpet with Modern Rustic Style
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Carpet with Modern Rustic Style

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Carpet with Modern Rustic Style

Located in Dallas, TX

53652 Rare Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug Runner, 03'02 x 08'05. In the rarefied world of collectible textiles, this hand-knotted wool distressed antique Caucasian Shirvan runner rise...

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Early 20th Century Caucasian Tribal Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool

1900's Caucasian Shirvan Carpet with Modern Style
1900's Caucasian Shirvan Carpet with Modern Style

1900's Caucasian Shirvan Carpet with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

76782 Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug, 03'10 x 06'07. This hand-knotted wool antique Caucasian Shirvan rug is a vibrant testament to the enduring craftsmanship of the Caucasus region. ...

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Early 20th Century Russian Aesthetic Movement Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool

1850s Blue Tribal Geometric Antique Caucasian Shirvan Carpet 3' x 9' Runner Rug
1850s Blue Tribal Geometric Antique Caucasian Shirvan Carpet 3' x 9' Runner Rug

1850s Blue Tribal Geometric Antique Caucasian Shirvan Carpet 3' x 9' Runner Rug

Located in New York, NY

Mid 19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Carpet ( 3' x 9' - 91 x 274 ) This mid-nineteenth-century tribal geometric antique Caucasian Shirvan hallway runner rug is an exceptional rarity,...

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1850s Caucasian Tribal Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool

Antique Shirvan Rug - Late Of The 19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Rug
Antique Shirvan Rug - Late Of The 19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Rug

Antique Shirvan Rug - Late Of The 19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

Shirvan carpets are generally the most sought-after antique carpets of the Caucasus.

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Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug

$2,002Sale Price|23% Off

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug

Located in New York, NY

A turn of the 20th century Caucasian Shirvan carpet.

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Early 20th Century Azerbaijani Kazak Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug

$2,880Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug

Located in New York, NY

An antique Caucasian Shirvan carpet from the turn of the 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool

Shirvan Rug Caucasian
Shirvan Rug Caucasian

Shirvan Rug Caucasian

Located in Ferrara, IT

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug ca. 1920. An antique Caucasian Shirvan carpet, truly interesting and unusual.

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19th Century Caucasian Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool

Antique Shirvan Rug - Shirvan rug from the late 19th century, Caucasian Rug
Antique Shirvan Rug - Shirvan rug from the late 19th century, Caucasian Rug

Antique Shirvan Rug - Shirvan rug from the late 19th century, Caucasian Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

Antique Shirvan Rug - Shirvan rug from the late 19th century 97x147 cm (38,1x57,8 In) Shirvan carpet is a handmade floor covering in the Shirvan region of Azerbaijan in the Southeas...

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Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool

Antique Shirvan Rug - Late Of The 19th Century Kuba Shirvan Rug, Caucasian Rug
Antique Shirvan Rug - Late Of The 19th Century Kuba Shirvan Rug, Caucasian Rug

Antique Shirvan Rug - Late Of The 19th Century Kuba Shirvan Rug, Caucasian Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

Antique Kuba Shirvan Rug Late Of The 19th Century Kuba Shirvan Rug in Good Condition Size 115 x 165 cm (45,2x64,9 In) Shirvan carpet is a handmade floor covering in the Shirvan regi...

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Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool

Antique Shirvan Rug - Mid 19th century
Antique Shirvan Rug - Mid 19th century

Antique Shirvan Rug - Mid 19th century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This magnificent antique Shirvan carpet is a rare and hand-woven work from the mid-19th century.

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Mid-19th Century Caucasian Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool

19th Century Antique Kuba Shirvan Rug - Antique Caucasian Rug
19th Century Antique Kuba Shirvan Rug - Antique Caucasian Rug

19th Century Antique Kuba Shirvan Rug - Antique Caucasian Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

Shirvan carpets are known for their detailed pattern structures and delicate knotting techniques.

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19th Century Caucasian Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Kilim. 5 ft. 3 in x 10 ft. 7 in
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Kilim. 5 ft. 3 in x 10 ft. 7 in

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Kilim. 5 ft. 3 in x 10 ft. 7 in

Located in New York, NY

Fine Tribal Antique Caucasian Shirvan Kilim Rug, Country Of Origin / Rug Type: Caucasian Rugs, Circa Date: 1900 – This gorgeous Shirvan carpet is perfect for traditional or contempor...

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Early 20th Century Caucasian Kilim Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool

Antique Shirvan Rug - 19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Prayer Rug, Antique Rug
Antique Shirvan Rug - 19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Prayer Rug, Antique Rug

Antique Shirvan Rug - 19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Prayer Rug, Antique Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

Unique 19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Rug This elegant 19th-century Caucasian Shirvan carpet represents a historical and cultural heritage.

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19th Century Caucasian Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool

Shirvan Rug - Middle of the 19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Rug
Shirvan Rug - Middle of the 19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Rug

Shirvan Rug - Middle of the 19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This Shirvan carpet, preserved from the mid-19th century to the present day, is an ideal choice for those looking for an authentic and elegant touch in home decoration.

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Mid-19th Century Caucasian Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug with All-Over Floral Motifs On A Brown Field
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug with All-Over Floral Motifs On A Brown Field

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug with All-Over Floral Motifs On A Brown Field

Located in Atlanta, GA

Keivan Woven Arts, Rug EMB-22185-15066, Antique Caucasian, Antique Shirvan Caucasus Early 20th Century Measures: 3'3 x 5'2 This colorful blossom Shirvan carpet features an all-over ...

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Early 20th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool

Shirvan Rug - Middle of the 19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Rug
Shirvan Rug - Middle of the 19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Rug

Shirvan Rug - Middle of the 19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This antique Shirvan carpet dates from the mid-19th century and is notable for its rich history and artistic value.

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Mid-19th Century Caucasian Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug with All-Over Blossom Pattern & Vibrant Colors
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug with All-Over Blossom Pattern & Vibrant Colors

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug with All-Over Blossom Pattern & Vibrant Colors

Located in Atlanta, GA

Keivan Woven Arts / rug 13-0514, country of origin / type: Caucus / Shirvan, circa 1900. Measures: 3'11 x 5'9 This colorful blossom Shirvan carpet from the late 19th century feature...

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1890s Caucasian Kazak Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Prayer Shirvan Rug
Antique Caucasian Prayer Shirvan Rug

Antique Caucasian Prayer Shirvan Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

The carpet attracts attention with its traditional Shirvan motifs and patterns.

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Mid-19th Century Caucasian Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool

Antique Kuba Shirvan - Caucasian Kuba Shirvan Rug, Antique Rug
Antique Kuba Shirvan - Caucasian Kuba Shirvan Rug, Antique Rug

Antique Kuba Shirvan - Caucasian Kuba Shirvan Rug, Antique Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

Middle Of The 19th Century Caucasian Kuba Shirvan Rug Size 105 x 125 cm (3,44 - 4,1 ft) Add Color and Culture to Your Home: 19th Century Caucasian Kuba Shirvan Carpet Would you lik...

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Mid-19th Century Caucasian Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool

Antique Kuba Shirvan Rug - Mid 19th century
Antique Kuba Shirvan Rug - Mid 19th century

Antique Kuba Shirvan Rug - Mid 19th century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

Antique Shirvan carpets are renowned for their finest craftsmanship and most intricate patterns among Caucasian textiles.

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Mid-19th Century Caucasian Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool

Middle of the 19th Century Colorful Caucasian Shirvan Runner
Middle of the 19th Century Colorful Caucasian Shirvan Runner

Middle of the 19th Century Colorful Caucasian Shirvan Runner

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

Its durable construction means that the material quality has passed the test of time. This Shirvan carpet is not just a floor covering, it is a heritage piece for collectors and art...

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Mid-19th Century Caucasian Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool

Distressed Antique Caucasian Shirvan Boteh Carpet Runner, Hallway Runner
Distressed Antique Caucasian Shirvan Boteh Carpet Runner, Hallway Runner

Distressed Antique Caucasian Shirvan Boteh Carpet Runner, Hallway Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

The hand-knotted wool antique Shirvan carpet runner features large-scale all-over geometric boteh motifs.

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Mid-19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Kilim
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Kilim

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Kilim

Located in Evanston, IL

Fine 4'3" x 10'4" Tribal Antique Caucasian Shirvan Kilim Rug, Circa 1900's – This gorgeous Shirvan carpet is perfect for traditional or contemporary decor.

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Late 19th Century Caucasian Kilim Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug, Geometric Oriental Rug
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug, Geometric Oriental Rug

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug, Geometric Oriental Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

The Shirvan nomads are found in the Caucasia. The carpets have a typical red-brown ground colour.

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1880s Caucasian Kazak Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Kilim, 4'10" x 9'2", C-1880
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Kilim, 4'10" x 9'2", C-1880

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Kilim, 4'10" x 9'2", C-1880

Located in Evanston, IL

Fine 4'10" x 9'2"Tribal Antique Caucasian Shirvan Kilim Rug, Circa 1900's – This gorgeous Shirvan carpet is perfect for traditional or contemporary decor.

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Late 19th Century Caucasian Kilim Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Gallery Rug with Geometric Diamond Design  4'6 x 12'0
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Gallery Rug with Geometric Diamond Design  4'6 x 12'0

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Gallery Rug with Geometric Diamond Design 4'6 x 12'0

Located in Atlanta, GA

Its elongated gallery size makes it ideal for larger spaces, lending character and authenticity to traditional, transitional, or eclectic interiors. Antique Shirvan rug, Caucasian g...

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Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool

Antique Shirvan Rug 4.6x2.5
Antique Shirvan Rug 4.6x2.5

Antique Shirvan Rug 4.6x2.5

Located in Los Angeles, US

Regardless of the format or the patterns featured, antique Shirvan carpets are full of strong colors, powerful symbols and subtle details that add to their stylistic richness.

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Early 1900s Other Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Shirvan Rug 6.10x3.5
Antique Shirvan Rug 6.10x3.5

Antique Shirvan Rug 6.10x3.5

Located in Los Angeles, US

Regardless of the format or the patterns featured, antique Shirvan carpets are full of strong colors, powerful symbols and subtle details that add to their stylistic richness.

Category

Early 1900s Other Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th Century Tribal Persian Shirvan Rug
19th Century Tribal Persian Shirvan Rug

19th Century Tribal Persian Shirvan Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

Regardless of the format or the patterns featured, antique Shirvan carpets are full of strong colors, powerful symbols and subtle details that add to their stylistic richness.

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Early 1900s Tribal Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau 19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Handmade Wool Rug
Doris Leslie Blau 19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Handmade Wool Rug

Doris Leslie Blau 19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Handmade Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

This antique Shirvan carpet is not only a textile but a cultural artifact—its design echoing the nomadic spirit and storytelling tradition of the Caucasus.

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Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Boteh Runner with Tribal Style, Hallway Runner
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Boteh Runner with Tribal Style, Hallway Runner

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Boteh Runner with Tribal Style, Hallway Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

73231 Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug Runner, 03'03 x 11'00. Caucasian Shirvan carpet runners originate from the Shirvan region nestled in the Caucasus Mountains, renowned for their vi...

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Early 20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool

Caucasian Rug Kuba
Caucasian Rug Kuba

Caucasian Rug Kuba

Located in Ferrara, IT

The hexagonal medallions with a stepped profile, make up the background of this antique Caucasian Shirvan carpet, with extreme graphic precision. All colours, contrasts and filling p...

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19th Century Caucasian Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool

Striking Shirvan Antique Carpet
Striking Shirvan Antique Carpet

Striking Shirvan Antique Carpet

Located in WYNNUM, QLD

Validation as to Shirvan values can be found in the Authoritative Encyclopedia of Antique Carpets , by A.L.

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Early 19th Century Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool

Bold Antique Shirvan Shahnazarli Carpet
Bold Antique Shirvan Shahnazarli Carpet

Bold Antique Shirvan Shahnazarli Carpet

Located in Beirut, LB

Relying on ancient tribal motifs, geometric designs, and playful abstractions, Caucasian rugs are woven in tribal settings by either village or nomadic folk. Caucasian rugs are wove...

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1890s Azerbaijani Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Tribal Flat-Weave Carpet
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Tribal Flat-Weave Carpet

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Tribal Flat-Weave Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

78952 Antique Caucasian Shirvan Kilim Rug, 06'07 x 08'06. This handwoven wool antique Caucasian Shirvan kilim rug, crafted in the southern Caucasus during the late 19th century, is a...

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Late 19th Century Caucasian Bohemian Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Shirvan Rug, Geometric Handmade Carpet Rug
Antique Turkish Shirvan Rug, Geometric Handmade Carpet Rug

Antique Turkish Shirvan Rug, Geometric Handmade Carpet Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

The Shirvan nomads are found in the Caucasia. The carpets have a typical red-brown ground colour.

Category

1880s Caucasian Kazak Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Distressed Antique Caucasian Shirvan Flat-Weave Carpet
Distressed Antique Caucasian Shirvan Flat-Weave Carpet

Distressed Antique Caucasian Shirvan Flat-Weave Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

78997 Distressed Antique Caucasian Shirvan Kilim Rug, 02'11 x 03'06. Embark on a compelling journey with this handwoven wool distressed antique Caucasian Shirvan kilim rug from the l...

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Late 19th Century Russian Bohemian Antique Shirvan Carpet

Materials

Wool

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Antique Shirvan Carpet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique shirvan carpet you’re looking for. An antique shirvan carpet — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique shirvan carpet — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique shirvan carpet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Folk Art and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique shirvan carpet over the years, but those crafted by Ben Soleimani are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Shirvan Carpet?

Prices for an antique shirvan carpet start at $545 and top out at $55,000 with the average selling for $5,605.

Finding the Right Rugs-carpets for You

Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.

In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.

It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.

Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.

Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.) 

When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.  

If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans. 

Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin. 

The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor. 

With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down. 

Questions About Antique Shirvan Carpet
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    Antique carpet balls are stone or ceramic balls decorated in bright colored patterns in specific plaids. They were used as a form of indoor carpet bowling, though now are collected for decorative purposes.