Antique Caucasian Rugs — This runner-style carpet from Shirvan features a traditional stacked-medallion pattern decorated with quatrefoils comprised of fetter symbols and secondary elements including rosettes and symbolic hook motifs. In addition to the main borders that feature colorful stepped polygons decorated with a hooked-star variation, this Shirvan runner features dual guard bands embellished with a repeating lozenge pattern featuring ivory accents.
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Earthy Tribal Primitive Design Antique Caucasian Shirvan Runner Rug 43821
Size: 3 ft 6 in x 11 ft 2 in (1.07 m x 3.4 m)
Origin: Caucasian Rugs
Style: Shirvan Rugs
Woven in Shirvan, this runner features a classic triad of neutral colors, sienna-brown and Persian blue-greens along with traditional patterns original to early weavers from the Caucasus.
