Late 19th Century Persian Shirvan Kilim Runner

An incredible early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with a masterfully woven pattern of stylized tree-of-life patterns woven in natural undid wool and vegetable dyed wool. T...

An early 20th century Persian Kelardasht Kilim runner with zigzag woven pattern surrounded by a complementary border.

An early 20th century Persian Zarand Kilim runner with multiple alternating striped and floral pattern in natural un-dyed wool.

An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with an all-over tree-of-life pattern surrounded by multiple contrasting geometric borders.

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Kilim Rug, Late 19th Century This Caucasian Shirvan kilim combines a fine weave with diverse colors incorporating no fewer than three reds and blues each, ...

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Kilim Rug 5'5 x 9'10. This is a Shirvan Kilim long rug with a pattern of wide navy horizontal rows of stepped hexagons enclosing smaller, similar hooked devices. Instead of wide and somewhat narrower bands alternating, the latter have shrunk to thinner ivory lines with stepped crosses as ornaments. Terra cotta, ivory, medium blue, yellow-tan and brown-lack are among the salient tones of this slit tapestry carpet with a generally more restrained palette. At the ends of the broad sections are amusing geometric fillers. The general tonality extends to the dark grey-brown barber pole warps. In their country of origin, these kilims had multiple functions: floor coverings, room dividers, wall decorations, cart covers, indeed any place where a durable, colorful larger scale textile...

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Kilim Rug, 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 5'10" x 11'1" Origin: Caucasus Period: 19th Century (4th Quarter) Rug ID: 13519

Antique South Caucasian Shirvan kilim of good colour and traditional banded design. A very good example of a Shirvan kilim, with an indigo blue ground offsetting the medallions wh...