The historic Khanate or administrative district of Shirvan produced many highly decorative antique rugs that have a formality and stylistic complexity that is found in few rugs from the Caucasus. The depth of colors, the complexity of the composition and the phenomenal patterns featured in antique Shirvan rugs set them apart from those produced in other regions of the Caucasus.
This wonderful Art Deco carpet was made in China, circa 1910s or 1920's. It has purchased from a nice home in New York. Walter Nichols was great American rug producer (the Art Deco rugs which he did not originate them) in Tientsin. The rugs made of wool and silk with bold vibrant colors and the pattern are pictorial scenes and trees, birds, clouds, mountains, dragons, butterfly and flowers. The production of Art Deco rugs started from 1910s-1950s and mostly with western influence.
A beautiful and highly decorative antique Turkish prayer rug featuring a striking raspberry-red stepped mihrab set against an ivory ground. The field is adorned with an elegant lattice of stylized floral forms and geometric blossoms, creating a lively yet harmonious composition.
This exceptional antique Eastern Anatolian tribal double saddlebag (khorjin) is a striking example of early 20th-century nomadic weaving, executed in the intricate sumakh technique and preserved in unusually fine condition.
Antique Azerbaijan Large Rug — Bag Soumak Kilim
Approx. 4′1″ × 5′ (124 × 152 cm) • Stock #14154
This exceptional antique Azerbaijan Bag Soumak kilim is a striking example of traditional Caucasian flat-weave artistry, combining bold geometric rhythm with refined colorwork.
