Shirvan Prayer Rug
Early 19th century, 139 x 97 cm, East Caucasus
In this gorgeous white-ground Shirvan prayer rug, a blue hexagonal lattice design placed beneath a bridge-shaped prayer arch encloses large, perfectly drawn palmettes in different colour combinations. The very fine weave, confidently proportioned design and brilliant colours are indications of an early date. – Signs of age and wear, damage to the left-hand side in several places. Original end finishes with the tied-off warps, the original selvedge survives on the left.
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Early 19th century, 139 x 97 cm, East Caucasus
In this gorgeous white-ground Shirvan prayer rug, a blue hexagonal lattice design placed beneath a bridge-shaped prayer arch encloses large, perfectly drawn palmettes in different colour combinations. The very fine weave, confidently proportioned design and brilliant colours are indications of an early date. – Signs of age and wear, damage to the left-hand side in several places. Original end finishes with the tied-off warps, the original selvedge survives on the left.
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