Antique Caucasian - Shirvan Small Scatter Size Wool Black Rug
| Stock number | 21416 |
| Size | 3 ft 7 in x 4 ft 9 in (1.09 m x 1.45 m) |
| Origin | Caucasus |
| Age | Circa 1900 |
| Style | Shirvan |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Black |
| Pattern | Allover, Geometric |
Antique Caucasian - Shirvan Small Scatter Size Wool Black Rug, Circa Date: 1900s. This piece is a fine example of antique rugs from the Caucasus region. The tight, durable weave and saturated, natural dyes immediately distinguish this as a village production piece, embodying the robust aesthetic prized in tribal textiles. The field is dominated by a deep, resonant ground color, placing it among the desirable black color rugs of the period. This dark canvas allows the intricate, repeating geometric motifs to truly vibrate. The design utilizes an exceptional allover pattern composed of stepped diamonds and stylized medallions, characteristic of the region's highly stylized tribal iconography. Originating from the eastern Caucasus, this textile exhibits the precise, finely knotted structure synonymous with shirvan rugs.