Antique Shirvan Rug #43980

Shirvan Rug, Caucasus, Late 19th Century - A classic Caucasian 'Afshan repeat' design unfolds across the soft blue field of this stunning little antique Shirvan. Here stepped medallions in red, aubergine, ivory, gold, and soft green alternate with stylized lily flowers arranged in cruciform array, while vines sprays and tiny geometric elements fill the intervening space. Several narrow borders of star rosettes and carnation vinescrolls combine to frame the field, maintaining a uniformly fine and detailed design texture. A truly exceptional piece in terms of the precision of its drawing and the range of color.