Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug, Afshan Lattice Design, c. 1880–1900
A finely woven example from the Shirvan region, featuring an elegant allover Afshan lattice composed of repeating hexagonal compartments enclosing stylized botanical and geometric motifs. The ivory ground provides striking contrast to the dark indigo lattice, enlivened by accents of rust, gold, and soft green. The composition is framed by multiple well-articulated borders with precise geometric ornamentation, characteristic of Shirvan craftsmanship.
This outstanding antique Caucasian Shirvan rug is an exceptional late-19th-century tribal weaving, admired for its refined craftsmanship, brilliant vegetable-dyed colors, and striking geometric composition. Woven in the Shirvan region around 1880 or earlier, it exemplifies the artistic precision and fine weaving that distinguish the best Caucasian village rugs.
The field is composed of a rhythmic lattice of Lesghi Star medallions arranged in alternating colors of deep indigo, ivory, pale sky blue, celadon green, and soft golden yellow.
This striking late 19th-century Caucasian Kazak rug is an outstanding example of the bold tribal artistry that has made antique Kazaks among the most sought-after Caucasian weavings. Woven with exceptionally lustrous hand-spun mountain wool and natural vegetable dyes, the rug combines crisp geometry, vibrant colors, and a remarkably balanced composition.
This striking antique Caucasian Akstafa runner is an outstanding example of the bold tribal weaving tradition of the western Caucasus. Akstafa runners are highly regarded for their powerful geometric compositions, vivid vegetable-dyed colors, and distinctive stylized bird motifs, all of which are beautifully represented in this carpet.
