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Bright Bold Red Antique Tribal Geometric Caucasian Shirvan Rug

Bright Bold Red Antique Tribal Geometric Caucasian Shirvan Rug

Stock number18730
Size4 ft x 6 ft 8 in (1.22 m x 2.03 m)
OriginCaucasus
AgeCirca 1890
StyleShirvan
MaterialsWool
ConstructionHand Knotted Pile
ColorsRed / Rust
PatternAllover, Geometric

This late nineteenth-century Caucasian Shirvan tribal geometric rug is a vibrant and meticulously executed example of the "High-Art" tribal weaving tradition from the eastern Caucasus. While the neighboring Kazak weavers are celebrated for their thick pile and bold, sprawling motifs, the Shirvan aesthetic is defined by its crystalline clarity, finer weave, and sophisticated use of complex geometric symbolism. This specific specimen is a masterwork of chromatic energy, anchored by a "Bright and Bold" Red palette. The composition is centered upon a series of rhythmic, highly geometric tribal medallions, often featuring the iconic "Lesghi Star" or "St. Andrew's Cross" motifs. These elements are rendered with "razor-sharp" precision, emphasizing the weaver’s ability to maintain perfect mathematical symmetry within a hand-drawn framework.

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