Gold Color Antique Tribal Pattern 19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Rug 46298

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rugs, Caucasian, Late 19th Century – This richly detailed antique Shirvan rug from the Caucasus features a magnificent repeating pattern that incorporates a complex selection of regional symbols and stylized birds. The golden-ochre field showcases warm sun-kissed hues that are paired with clear ultramarine blue accents, scarlet details and crisp white figures. Angular cartouches decorated with complex ram’s horns become central figures that the secondary symbols revolve around. Inset Tree of life motifs, S-hooks and tiny protection symbols dot the luxurious ochre-colored background along with angular birds and geometric animal figures. In the traditional Caucasian fashion, the ornate borders depict a fantastic variety of reciprocating flower and vine scroll motifs that are impeccably drawn and executed in a variety of clear colors.