Russian Shiravan Antique Rug - 2.43x1.38 Square

Russian Shiravan Antique Rug - 2.43x1.38 SquareThis exemplary Shirvan handmade piece was created in the region of Azerbaijan directly southeastern of Caucasus. Shirvans pieces are found in smaller sizes, mainly from the southern part of the area around the town of Saliani and are more likely to be in the long, narrow format described in the West as runners. Typically, Shirvan rugs are not necessarily linked to a certain village as they share a range of geometric field designs and borders. The

the smaller ones are often decorated with vase patterns or pictorial subjects

Although Zanjan has a strong Turkish influence

The Turkish (symmetric) knot is used

Designed by Master Ahmad Noori

Isfahani carpets are known for their high quality

with its high wool quality

Malayers have semigeometric designs in an all-over or medallion style

On the other hand

The most striking feature of this carpet are ist proportions and shape which sit so well together

Traditionally Gabeh’s were made for domestic use and not for the market

There is a wonderful and brilliantly balanced assortment of colours that suggests refined taste and excellence

but it has a clear advantage in its resistance to everyday stress