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Antique Karagashli Shirvan Rug - Dated 1298 / 1881

$10,700
£7,998.14
€9,332.71
CA$15,024.98
A$15,283.57
CHF 8,727.14
MX$184,863.23
NOK 101,763.03
SEK 103,322.24
DKK 69,768.88

About the Item

This rare 1298 / 1881 dated Caucasian Shirvan Karagasli rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic geometric composition featuring a vertical sequence of three primary medallions anchored within a luminous sky blue field. This structural balance between the stepped madder red medallions each containing a starburst core and the surrounding field of stylized birds and tribal ornaments reflects the pinnacle of the East Caucasian weaving tradition. Textiles of this era are world renowned for their extraordinary graphic clarity and the use of ancient symbolic motifs that represent a distinct artistic language developed over centuries of Shirvan heritage. The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary sky blue ground that serves as a dramatic canvas for high contrast shifts of madder red golden yellow and ivory. These rich and enduring tones achieved through the expert application of natural dyes exhibit a chromatic strength and a saturated depth that are hallmarks of the finest regional productions. The inclusion of a complex border system containing a rhythmic sequence of reciprocating geometric patterns and star blossom guard bands creates a precise visual frame that highlights the superior wool quality and the technical finesse of the weavers. A defining feature of this antique masterpiece is the calligraphic dated inscription located at the top center of the sky blue field which provides a specific historical anchor for the piece. Structural analysis indicates the use of premium hand spun local wool with a characteristically fine knotting technique and a sturdy historic handle. The exceptional clarity of the geometric outlines specifically the sharply rendered ivory brackets flanking the medallions and the precisely executed symmetry of the secondary tribal motifs definitively distinguishes this rug as an authentic Karagasli Shirvan. Ultimately this rug stands as a premier example of Caucasian village art representing a peak in both technical endurance and graphic majesty for global museum level collectors.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 37.41 in (95 cm)Length: 55.12 in (140 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
    Caucasus
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1881
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Sultanahmet, TR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7849249529642

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