Antique Caucasian Shirvan prayer rug (namazlyk) from the East Caucasus region featuring an authentic woven Hijri date of 1329 = 1911 CE mirrored in the upper spandrels. The crisp, ivory-white central field is organized by a highly structured diagonal diamond-lattice pattern, with each geometric reserve enclosing a stylized, multi-colored flowering shrub or traditional palmette motif rendered in rich madder red, deep indigo blue, and soft saffron tones. Defining the rug's primary ceremonial purpose, the upper portion of the field resolves into a sharply stepped architectural prayer niche (mihrab) flanked by geometric filler motifs, all beautifully framed by a complex border system that includes a midnight-blue main border showcasing a repeating stepped-leaf or stylized tribal dragon design alongside reciprocal "running dog" guard stripes. Woven on a traditional all-wool foundation, this piece beautifully exemplifies the precise workshop drawing and compact proportions characteristic of the Shirvan district, making it a highly desirable, historically documented asset for collectors of antique Caucasian textiles.
Size : 150cm x 130cm
Condition : Worn with multiple crude repairs & joins
Stock No : SG-SH337
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