Natural ivory, deep carmin red, yellow and some beautiful blue

Great elegant and powerful antique Shirvan kilim. The panels alternate hexagons decorated with scorpion güls (symbol of protection) and bands with 3 double hooks (“spider güls”). Original endings and fringes with small braids. Wonderful natural dyes colours and very good condition. Collector‘s piece.

 
COUNTRY: Iran/ East Caucase

DATE OF PRODUCTION: Mid to late 19th century

TECHNIQUE/MATERIALS: Wool and cotton, natural dyes colours

CONDITION: Good and sturdy

WIDTH: 94 cm

LENGTH: 215 cm

REFERENCE NUMBER: 21-08

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