Antique Shirvan rug from the Caucasus — 221 × 124 cm — Used

Authentic Schirvan carpet: Azerbaijani textile masterpiece

This antique Shirvan rug embodies the artisanal excellence of Caucasian workshops, testifying to a rare and highly prized textile mastery. Woven in the historical region of Shirvan, in eastern Azerbaijan between the Caspian Sea and the Kura River, this example is distinguished by the geometric precision of its motifs and the exceptional finesse of its execution. Far removed from the more robust compositions of Kazakh or Karabakh rugs, the Shirvan rug here reveals all the sophistication and refinement of Caucasian production.

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Ancient Shirvan (or Schirvan) carpets are among the most fascinating, refined, and collected artifacts of the entire Caucasian production. Woven in the eponymous region, which is now in eastern Azerbaijan (between the Caspian Sea and the Kura River), these carpets are clearly distinguished from other Caucasian types (such as Kazak or Karabakh) by the precision of their design and the finesse of their construction.