Skip to main content
Items Similar to Antique Shirvan Prayer Rug - Mid 19th Century
Antique Marasali Shirvan Prayer Rug, circa 1880 4'2 x 5'2
Antique Marasali Shirvan Prayer Rug, circa 1880 4'2 x 5'2
Antique Shirvan Prayer Rug - Late 19th Century
Antique Shirvan Prayer Rug - Late 19th Century
Antique Marashali Prayer Rug - 3rd Quarter of 19th Century
Antique Marashali Prayer Rug - 3rd Quarter of 19th Century
Shirvan Prayer Rug, Late 19th Century
Shirvan Prayer Rug, Late 19th Century
Antique Balikesir Prayer Rug, Mid-19th Century
Antique Balikesir Prayer Rug, Mid-19th Century
Antique Shirvan Prayer Rug
Antique Shirvan Prayer Rug
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 8

Antique Shirvan Prayer Rug - Mid 19th Century

$10,450
£7,811.27
€9,114.66
CA$14,673.93
A$14,926.48
CHF 8,523.23
MX$180,544
NOK 99,385.39
SEK 100,908.17
DKK 68,138.77

About the Item

This rare mid 19th century Shirvan prayer rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring a magnificent architectural mihrab framing an intricate field of repeating geometric diamond motifs. This structural balance between the prominent ivory field complete with its structured rows of colorful compartments, surrounding symbolic hand motifs, and the complex multi layered borders reflects the pinnacle of traditional Caucasus fine craftsmanship world-renowned for its bold iconography, decorative clarity, and majestic graphic presence. Textiles of this antiquity are celebrated for their ability to blend highly expressive religious and tribal design narratives with a striking, geometric abstraction. The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary luminous ivory canvas that allows the vibrant touches of saturated madder red, deep indigo blue, and warm multi-colored accents to step forward dynamically. These rich and enduring tones achieved through the expert application of natural vegetable dyes over 170 years ago exhibit a characteristic gentle patina, soft historic abrash, and an organic textile texture that are hallmarks of the finest mid 19th century Caucasian regional productions. The multi-layered framing borders featuring characteristic polychrome geometric and star bands create a powerful visual boundary that highlights the superior wool quality and distinctive technical finesse of the weaver. Structural analysis indicates the use of premium hand-spun wool with a characteristically resilient, tight knotting structure and a supple yet firm handle tailored for refined aesthetic spaces. The exceptional clarity of the intricate geometric outlines, specifically the perfectly balanced symmetry of the central prayer niche and corresponding tribal borders, definitively distinguishes this antique masterpiece as an authentic mid 19th century Shirvan prayer production.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 37.41 in (95 cm)Length: 59.85 in (152 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
    Caucasus
  • Period:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850's
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Sultanahmet, TR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7849251354722

More From This Seller

View All
Antique Shirvan Prayer Rug - Late 19th Century

Antique Shirvan Prayer Rug - Late 19th Century

Antique Shirvan Prayer Rug - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare late 19th century Shirvan prayer rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring a magnificent architectural mihrab framing an intricate field of repeating flo...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Shirvan Prayer Rug - Late 19th Century

Antique Shirvan Prayer Rug - Late 19th Century

Antique Shirvan Prayer Rug - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This magnificent late 19th century Shirvan rug, originating from the Southeast Caucasus, is a premier example of the sophisticated technical precision and expressive geometric artist...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Shirvan Prayer Rug - Middle of the 19th Century Akstafa Prayer Rug

Antique Shirvan Prayer Rug - Middle of the 19th Century Akstafa Prayer Rug

Antique Shirvan Prayer Rug - Middle of the 19th Century Akstafa Prayer Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

Middle of the 19th Century Akstafa Prayer Rug Size : 87 x 182 cm This impressive mid-19th-century Akstafa Carpet is a masterpiece reflecting the elegant and sophisticated craftsmans...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Shirvan Rug - 19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Prayer Rug, Antique Rug

Antique Shirvan Rug - 19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Prayer Rug, Antique Rug

Antique Shirvan Rug - 19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Prayer Rug, Antique Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

Unique 19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Rug This elegant 19th-century Caucasian Shirvan carpet represents a historical and cultural heritage. This work, which draws attention with its...

Category

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Marashali Prayer Rug - 3rd Quarter of 19th Century

Antique Marashali Prayer Rug - 3rd Quarter of 19th Century

Antique Marashali Prayer Rug - 3rd Quarter of 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare 3rd quarter of 19th century Marashali prayer rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring a magnificent architectural mihrab framing an intricate field of r...

Category

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

You May Also Like

Antique Shirvan Prayer Rug, 19th Century

Antique Shirvan Prayer Rug, 19th Century

Antique Shirvan Prayer Rug, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Prayer Rug, 19th Century Additional information: Dimensions: 4'0" W x 4'8" L Origin: Caucasus Period: 19th Century (4th Q...

Category

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Shirvan Prayer Rug, 19th century

Shirvan Prayer Rug, 19th century

Shirvan Prayer Rug, 19th century

Located in Dublin, NH

Shirvan Prayer Rug, 19th century Diagonal rows of multi-colored latch-hook diamonds stripe across the ivory field of this classic Caucasian Shirvan prayer rug from the Caspian regio...

Category

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Prayer Rug, 19th Century

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Prayer Rug, 19th Century

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Prayer Rug, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Prayer Rug, 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 5'0" L x 3'10" W Origin: Caucasus Period: 19th Century (4th Quarter) Rug ID: 23676

Category

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Marasali Shirvan Prayer Rug, Late 19th Century

Marasali Shirvan Prayer Rug, Late 19th Century

Marasali Shirvan Prayer Rug, Late 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Deep Indigo Caucasian Marasali Shirvan Prayer Rug, Late 19th Century Full rounded 'boteh,' painted in colorful stripes of diamonds, shimmer against the deep indigo field of this fin...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Shirvan Prayer Rug, Late 19th Century

Shirvan Prayer Rug, Late 19th Century

Shirvan Prayer Rug, Late 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Antique Shirvan Prayer Rug, Late 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 3'8" W x 4'9" L Origin: Caucasus Period: Late 19th Century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Outstanding 19th Century Shirvan Prayer Rug

Outstanding 19th Century Shirvan Prayer Rug

Outstanding 19th Century Shirvan Prayer Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

An outstanding mid-19th century Persian Shirvan prayer rug with an incredible stylized multicolored floral pattern field and woven with natural vegetable dyes. The border is exceptio...

Category

Antique 1860s Azerbaijani Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool