Chirvan Konagend rug - Lot 256

Chirvan Konagend rug Wool warp, weft and pile The rug features a large central cruciform medallion in navy blue, enhanced by a red octagon on a red background with polychrome geometric decoration. Each corner of the composition is embellished with a navy-blue octagon. The navy blue border with geometric floral motifs is framed by two red and ivory counter-borders. East Caucasus, circa 1920-1940 Height 187; Width 130 cm (slight wear, old restorations and probably diminished) Bibliography: SABAHI, T - Splendeurs des tapis d'Orient Ed. Atlas, Paris 1987 p. 285-286 and p.293. "The term Chirvan designates both a type of carpet and a region where a great many carpets are produced. Indeed, it is a vast, mountainous region inhabited by a heterogeneous population. It stretches from the Black Sea to the Caspian Sea, forming a natural barrier between Europe and Asia. Chirvan carpets are knotted in cities (Kuba, Dagestan) and villages (Tchi tchi, seikour, Pérépédil...)".