Antique Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Ca 1890

This elegant Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug is a beautiful and highly artistic textile from the East Caucasus, dating to circa 1890. Measuring 125 x 143 cm (approx. 4'1" x 4'8"), its charming square-like format and detailed floral design make it an exceptional accent piece for a study, seating area, or wall display.
The central field features a warm, luminous golden yellow/cream ground, which is dominated by large, highly stylized floral motifs (often interpreted as tulips or lotus blossoms). These blossoms are rendered in striking madder red and vivid blue, creating a dramatic contrast against the light field. The composition is arranged in a relaxed, symmetrical pattern, divided subtly across the horizontal axis by smaller geometric diamonds.
The field is framed by a series of complex borders, including a wide main border densely filled with stylized geometric stars and angular motifs in a rich palette of colors. Woven with a characteristically fine and dense structure from high-quality hand-spun wool and colored exclusively with deep, enduring natural dyes, this rug embodies the sophisticated village craftsmanship of the Shirvan region.
Key Features: Style: Caucasian Shirvan (Stylized Floral/Lattice) Dating: Circa 1890 (Late 19th Century) Material: 100% Hand-Spun Wool Pile Construction: Hand-Knotted (Fine Density) Origin: East Caucasus (Shirvan Region) Colors: Golden Yellow/Cream, Madder Red, Vivid Blue, Navy Blue, Dark Green Design: Large Stylized Floral Motifs, Geometric Diamond Accents, Star-Motif Borders