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Eine Fotoaufnahme eines Schirwan Teppichs.
Bild vom Antiker Schirwan Teppich - 2
Eine Fotoaufnahme eines Schirwan Teppichs.
Eine Fotoaufnahme eines Schirwan Teppichs.
Eine Fotoaufnahme eines Schirwan Teppichs.
Eine Fotoaufnahme eines Schirwan Teppichs.
Eine Fotoaufnahme eines Schirwan Teppichs.
Eine Fotoaufnahme eines Schirwan Teppichs.

Antique Schirwan | 180 x 126 cm | Nr. 101KM

Sale price1.790,00 € Regular price2.200,00 €
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Antique Schirwan

This one-of-a-kind piece in dark blue brings together traditional craftsmanship and timeless elegance. With a knot density of approx. 200,000 knots per m², the elaborate workmanship shows above all in the precise drawing and the fine execution of the details. At 180 × 126 cm, it is well suited as a small living-room rug. The harmonious colouring and the characteristic texture give any room an exclusive, homely atmosphere. A rug of this quality is far more than a piece of furnishing – it is a piece of traditional textile art with a character of its own and lasting value.

Delivery time 2 days
Origin Persia
Dimensions 180 cm x 126 cm (= 2.27 m²)
Construction hand-knotted
Material Pile: wool (hand-spun, natural dyes)
knots 200.000
Condition pre-owned, but in very good condition (cleaned & restored)
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 antique Shirvan is a collector's piece. It is around 106 years old, and that alone makes it something really special. Antique rugs such as this Antique Shirvan are as sought after as ever and fetch top prices at renowned auction houses.

Material

The technique used to make the materials for the pile of this Antique Shirvan is more than 200 years old. The wool was dyed with natural dyes and spun by hand. Dyeing with natural or plant dyes is more complicated, more expensive and more time-consuming than dyeing with chemical colours. For a luminous red, for example, you need around one kilo of ground madder root as dyestuff per kilo of wool. For a strong yellow that is not too pale, you even need two kilograms of dyer's weld per kilo of wool. Spinning the wool is just as time-consuming and labour-intensive. On top of that, fewer and fewer people still master the art of spinning wool by hand.

But the effort is worth it: dyeing with natural colours allows the high-quality wool to keep its natural oil content. Wool that has been dyed with natural colours and spun by hand creates fascinating, shimmering patterns. The charm of hand-spun wool, with its slight irregularities and natural shades, comes into its own as a contrast in modern interiors, but equally in rooms furnished in a more traditional or country style.

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

Condition

You are not the first to take a liking to this Antique Shirvan. It had owners before you who valued and used it. Owner: Kirsch (tenant's father) It was knotted in around 106. We have cleaned it thoroughly and lovingly restored it. Despite its age, it is therefore in very good condition.