Daghestan / Shirvan Rug

(DK-103-1)
4'10" x 7'3" (147cm x 221cm)
The Caucasus, Daghestan or Shirvan: Early 20th Century
Knotted pile: wool
A beautiful old rug from the Eastern Caucasus (Azerbaijan), in a style attributed to the Shirvan region or possibly further north in Daghestan. Finely woven with excellent quality wool, with a unique composition in the field and characteristic "Kufic" borders, inspired by the angular calligraphy script of the same name. Very well preserved.
Condition & Remarks
Very well preserved, sturdy and clean

Categories
Medium, Rugs & Carpets