First half 19th century, 273 x 132 cm, East Caucasus, Shirvan region

This blue-ground Akstafa displays four star medallions as well as eight white peacocks inserted between them. Six human figures depicted in front view stand out among the many motifs of the secondary design. The two figures at the beginning of the field may represent women while the four figures standing on horses are probably men. The white main border is decorated with double hooks and flanked by two reciprocal trefoil borders. The style of drawing, the wealth of variations seen in the designs and the first-rate colours are indications of an early date. - Obvious signs of age and wear, the pile is very worn in places.