The colors in the carpet will be perceived differently depending on the angle you view it from.
Shirvan
| Carpet ID | RGA153 |
| Thickness approx | 8 mm |
| Age | Old 20-50 years |
| Origin | Azerbaijan / Russia |
| Pile | Wool |
| Warp | Cotton |
| Manufacturing |
Knotted by hand
Elaborate weaving technique with specialized artisans tying knots to form rows of pile either by cutting each individual knot or an entire row of knots. Hand-knotting takes time and also allows for intricate patterns.
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| Also known as | Shirwan, Sjirvan |
| Size |
180x280
This carpet is hand knotted/woven; therefore, difference in shape, thickness, pattern and sizes can occur. This applies particularly to nomadic and village carpets. |
Information about Shirvan carpet from Azerbaijan / Russia.
This carpet is knotted in the Sjirvan area in Azerbajdzjan and is considered to be one of the the finest of Caucasian carpets. The carpet is thin, densly knotted and made entirely of wool. The patterns are often geometrical, and animals and humans can occur.