Fine Antique Shirvan Rug with Stylised Animals and People

A fine antique Shirvan rug, from the northeast Caucasus, distinguished by a directional all-over pattern of small shield-like elements. The honeycomb arrangement of this motif allows...

Antique Heriz rugs are among the most sought after decorative weavings, especially because they combine beautifully stylised Persianate patterns with colours that are closer to Weste...

The last quarter of the 20th century has witnessed the revival of many of the most representative types of antique oriental rugs. The government of Russian Azerbaijan initiated a ser...

The zoomorphic origin of this particular design can be seen in the pair of stylised dragons that flank the corners of the inner star octagon, as well as in the animal pelt motif cont...

Beautiful 20th century Shirvan rug with a geometrical design and red, yellow and green colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.

Multicolored antique Caucasian Shirvan rug with tribal design and medallions, rug 16-0606, country of origin / type: Caucasus / Kazak, circa 1890 A finely woven Shirvan Caucasian ru...

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 woven in Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Southwest Russia by a multitude of cultures and tribes that employ distinct characteristics unique to their communities. Some of the most recognizable rugs weaved in the Shirvan region and in Shirvan style are Akstafa rugs...

Antique Shirvan Prayer rug with multi-color motives on white background field. The historic Khanate or administrative district of Shirvan produced many highly decorative antique rug...