Old Shirvan | 163 x 120 cm | Nr. Z-2835

950,00 €

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Old Shirvan

This one-of-a-kind piece in light red and beige unites traditional craftsmanship with timeless elegance. At around 200,000 knots per m², the workmanship is correspondingly demanding, as you can see in the precise drawing of the design and the finely worked details. Its 163 × 120 cm make it a rug for the bedroom or study. It shows to equally good effect in a seating area. The harmonious colouring and the characteristic texture lend any room an exclusive, homely atmosphere. A rug of this quality is far more than a furnishing – it is a piece of traditional textile art with individual character and lasting value.

Delivery time	2 days
Origin	Persia
Dimensions	163 cm x 120 cm (= 1.96 m²)
Construction	hand-knotted
Material	Pile: wool Weft & Warp: cotton
knots	200.000
Year of manufacture	1940
Condition	pre-owned and cleaned
Edition	one-of-a-kind piece

Origin

Shirvan (also Schirwan) rugs are knotted by hand in the eastern Caucasus, in the Shirvan region. Shirvan rugs are knotted from exceptionally fine wool and have a low pile. Old Shirvans are greatly valued and highly rated among collectors in Europe. They not infrequently reach a knot count of up to 300,000 knots per m².

The wide border is characteristic of Shirvan rugs. A broad main stripe is framed by 2 – 6 secondary stripes. The field is often shaped by imaginative geometric patterns. In terms of colour, these rugs are frequently marked by blue knotting, but also by red and ivory. The many-coloured patterns result in a fine and versatile palette.

This Old Shirvan is around 86 years old and a genuine collector's piece.

Material

The pile of this Old Shirvan was hand-knotted from high-quality new wool. New wool is obtained by gently shearing sheep. New wool is a renewable, natural raw material with a number of impressive properties: thanks to the wool's natural oil content, the surface repels droplets of water and is thus naturally protected against dirt. Wool also offers excellent thermal insulation, helps regulate the indoor climate and dampens sound.

The weft and warp threads of this Old Shirvan are made of cotton. This versatile material is tear-resistant and pliable, which makes it particularly well suited to a hard-wearing foundation.

Condition

This Old Shirvan has a story to tell. It was knotted around 1940. It has been thoroughly cleaned and is in good but unrestored condition. The pile is evenly worn. The pile is evenly worn. We have not restored this Old Shirvan because we feel it has a special presence just as it is. If that is what you would like, we will of course gladly restore the rug for you. Either way, this Old Shirvan will bring you joy for decades to come.

A note on the photos

The colours of this rug change depending on which side you look at it from. It all depends on whether the light falls with the nap of the pile or against it. That is why we have photographed the rug from several angles.

Child labour? No thanks.

Child labour? No thanks. Children belong in school, not at a knotting frame or a loom. For us it therefore goes without saying that we only offer rugs made under fair conditions and without child labour.

We attach particular importance to humane working conditions and tolerate no child labour at any of our producers. Thank you for helping us to ensure fair conditions.

That is why we support the initiative Care & Fair against child labour in the rug trade.