Size: 3 ft 4 in x 4 ft (1.02 m x 1.22 m) - Antique Shirvan Caucasian Prayer Rug, Caucuses, c. late 19th century - Within the world of antique Oriental rugs, the carpets of Shirvan origin have a unique personality. Shirvan rugs are Caucasian rugs - in the sense that they are woven utilizing traditional means and styles by inhabitants of the Caucuses region. However, unlike most styles of Caucasian rugs, Shirvan rugs such as this example are known for a complexity of design and patterning, and for a unique color palette. This prayer style rug exhibits this characteristics to tremendous effect: for despite its relative small size, this Shirvan prayer rug is practically bursting with detail work, with hardly an inch of its service void of some kind of ornamentation. Ivories, dark tones, and pale reds appear one after another in the field of this piece, giving it the impression of a flag, or a a piece of heraldry.

This very beautiful Caucasian prayer rug dates to the late 19th century. Jewel tone colors and sharp, high contrast design. High quality. Shows its ages by having high and low areas of pile. Minor restoration to edges and to ends to secure. Overall condition very good.