Antique Caucasian Shirvan Runner with Stripe Design, circa 1890

A good example of a Talish long rug with multi coloured stripes in greens, blues, reds and white containing repeat small boteh design. The rug is framed by a classic but simple flora...

A good example with excellent colour and a striking ivory ground border. The diagonal stripes are filled with small floral shrubs. The runner is in excellent condition with even w...

Antique South East Caucasian Shirvan rug with 'gymyl' design, often known as the dragon motif. The rug is a good example with bold design and striking contrast of colours, the ivory ...

A good example of a Gendje long rug with multi coloured stripes in greens, blues, reds and yellow containing an interesting design of flowers, birds heads and rams horns. The rug is ...

Elegant Caucasian runner, short but of great quality: a true SHIRVAN, of the best tradition, not certainly affected by fashions ! the blue color has a special long preparation proced...

The historic Khanate or administrative district of Shirvan produced many highly decorative antique rugs that have a formality and stylistic complexity that is found in few rugs from ...

Antique Caucasian Shirvan rug, circa 1890. A Shirvan handwoven Caucasian rug, circa 1890. These types of antique Caucasian rugs were woven in the eastern part of the region, mostly a...

Ophelia Beautiful Mix of Tribal Geometric & Bohemian Floral Design Ophelia Fine Antique Shirvan Caucasian Rug, circa 1890 Size: 3.5 x 4.11 Age: Circa 1890 Pile: Low. A lot of wear and tear. Thread bare in spots. Small holes and antique repairs. Orgin: Shirvan Caucasian Shirvan is located just to the south of the Caucasus mountain range and is to the east of Gendje and to the west of the Baku peninsula. Local weaving tradition in this region excelled in exploring the numerous possible variations using a limited palette of color to maximal effect. Because of the nature and age of these antique handmade rugs...