By the 1890s, this unrelenting demand led to the establishment of carpet workshops where commercial dyes were used. Both areas, only separated by a river, are best known for smaller, area size pile rugs and flatwoven kilims, with the nomadic Shahsavan weavers producing a higher percentage of flatweaves.

Often, rectilinear medallions are aligned horizontally or vertically across the field, with smaller improvised motifs adorning the background. Corrections? For example, this iconic Caucasian Shirvan antique rug is striking in its elemental simplicity. Oliveira Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug. Region: West Asia, Caucasus, Northeast Caucasus, Shirvan Item Type: Rugs and Carpets Period: late 19th century Technique: Knots: 45 (v) x 39 (h) = 1,755 / dm2 Condition: Very good, with quality pile all over and some small oxidized brown areas. Add notes and rate rugs for future reference. In very good condition, still retaining all its original borers and fringes at both ends. Mitchell Beazley, London, 1996, p. 60).

This early Shirvan rug has a less common earthy colour combination of aubergine, olive green, faded chocolate brown, ivory and a touch of light blue. Antique Shirvan rugs are one of the most sought-after pieces from the Caucasus.

Shahsavan rugs are the geometric patterned textiles constructed by the Shahsavan tribe, a large nomadic pastoralist group residing in Northeastern Persia.

Antique Shirvan Caucasian rugs of this caliber ceased to be produced around the turn of the 20th century. Indeed various types of Kazak rugs, Karabagh, Shirvan, and Kuba rugs still occupy a place of importance in the rug-collecting world, but their attractiveness has fallen off to some degree in the last decade. In very good condition, still retaining all its original borers and fringes at both ends. There is surely no shortage of such rugs in the galleries of dealers or auction houses.

Always seeking the unique, the irreplaceable and the beautiful, The Cadry Family have been acquiring, collecting and offering the most unique, one of a kind decorative and collectable antique rugs to their discerning clients and collectors the wold over. A stylish and timeless rug to complement a wide variety of settings.

As a result of European demand, Shirvan and Kuba rug design in the late 19th century initially became more intricate, with increasingly fine weaves and knots. Jan David Winitz, President and Founder of Claremont Rug Company in Oakland, CA, has built a global reputation among carpet collectors and connoisseurs since he founded the company at age 25 in 1980. Its innovative twin medallions are rendered in stark clarity upon a backdrop of the deepest indigo, giving each facet of this antique Caucasian Shirvan rug’s original geometric ornamentation great graphic impact. The small, secondary motifs which gave Caucasian rugs much of their charm were excluded, so that any hint of individualism was lost” (Middleton, Michael, Rugs & Carpets: Techniques, Traditions & Designs. Mitchell Beazley, London, 1996, p. 60). Once logged in, use the "Create/Manage Wish Lists" button to create one or more Wish lists from any page of our rug galleries. This antique Shirvan rug has a muted blue-grey field complementing the monochrome drawing in the central field, framed by several artistic borders. These exquisite rugs encompass centuries of Persian, Turkish, Moroccan & Caucasian history. Share your wish list with your friends, family and designer or art consultant. A screen will appear that allows you to add the rug of interest to a particular wish list you have created.

Antique Shirvan rugs are one of the most sought-after pieces from the Caucasus. Request pricing and further information on our rugs. O.C.C Building, This early Shirvan rug has a less common earthy colour combination of aubergine, olive green, faded chocolate brown, ivory and a touch of light blue. Antique Shirvan rugs are one of the most sought-after pieces from the Caucasus. Antique Shirvan Caucasian rugs of this caliber ceased to be produced around the turn of the 20th century. Register today to discover the many resources we offer: © 2020 Claremont Rug Company 6087 Claremont Ave. Oakland, CA 94618 U.S.A. View a wide selection of antique Shahsavan rugs now available for sale, Dyes and Colors Used in Antique Caucasian Rugs. “With the completion of the Trans-Caucasian railway in the 1870s, the whole area rapidly opened up to European dealers, who were capable of buying on an unprecedented scale, and huge numbers of rugs were transported westwards from Baku and Gendje. The area around Maraza has produced many prayer rugs, including a well-known type with boteh (leaf-shaped) figures on a blue field. These exquisite rugs encompass centuries of Persian, Turkish, Moroccan & Caucasian history.
By the 1890s, this unrelenting demand led to the establishment of carpet workshops where commercial dyes were used. In very good practical condition, still retaining all its four borders and fringes at both ends. Antique Shirvan, Southeast Caucasian, 3ft 11in x 5ft 6in, Late 19th Century, Antique Shirvan, Southeast Caucasian, 4ft 5in x 5ft 5in, Late 19th Century, Antique Shirvan, Southeast Caucasian, 3ft 5in x 5ft 0in, Circa 1875, Antique Shirvan, Southeast Caucasian, 3ft 8in x 4ft 5in, Circa 1875, Shirvan4ft 4in x 5ft 1in3rd Quarter, 19th Century. It is also possible to create notes and save a "five-star" rating from the whole rug screen at the bottom of the column on the right. Receive educational materials, new articles featuring Claremont & advanced notification of special events. They feature a diverse range from the remote tribes, regional villages and famous city looms, that traverse the ancient silk route. Open Saturday-Sunday by appointment only. As in so many of the most accomplished works of art, not a single line is wasted, as all aspects are brought together with a natural, profoundly satisfying balance and symmetry.


Register today to discover the many resources we offer: The area rugs and a very limited supply of antique runners woven in the Shirvan district are the most finely knotted and sophisticated antique carpets of the Caucasus region. They are generally less finely woven than rugs from farther north in the Kuba district, although they are finer than the Kazakh-type rugs made in western Azerbaijan. FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS AUSTRALIA WIDE. Object History.

Per page: Visual Search. Antique Shirvan rugs are one of the most sought-after pieces from the Caucasus. O.C.C Building,

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Shahsavan rugs are the geometric patterned textiles constructed by the Shahsavan tribe, a large nomadic pastoralist group residing in Northeastern Persia. N4 1TJ

Antique Shahsavan Camelhair, Northwest Persian, 3ft 10in x 5ft 5in, Circa 1875, Antique Shahsavan Kilim, Caucasian, 3ft 1in x 3ft 10in, Circa 1875, Antique Shahsavan Kilim, Northwest Persian, 4ft 0in x 11ft 0in, Circa 1900, Antique Shahsavan, Northwest Persian, 3ft 5in x 11ft 11in, Circa 1900, ShahsavanNorthwest Persian4ft 5in x 6ft 10inCirca 1900. f: +44 (0)20 7823 3522 This newly formed confederation came to be known as the “Shahsavan,” meaning “those who love the Shah.”. LAPADA Office

It is also not uncommon to see all over patterns in the field, particularly in runners, while area sizes may be distinguished with stepped or latch hook medallions, the Turkish Memling guls, the ubiquitous boteh pattern, or small animal figures. The natural dyed colours have natural colour variation (abrash) providing great contrast to the creative formal drawing, framed by five artistic borders. London SW10 0SZ, t: +44 (0)20 7823 3511 dimensions . Antique Old Shirvan Rug.