Chirvan carpet - Lot 257

Chirvan carpet Wool warp, weft and pile The rug is decorated with a series of three elongated yellow, red and navy blue medallions with geometric floral motifs, linked together on a navy blue background decorated with small geometric motifs. An ivory border with polychrome medallions framed by two small flowers is framed by two navy blue and red counter-borders. East Caucasus, circa 1920-1940 Height 207 ; Width 102 cm (slight wear) 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...).