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Antique Shirvan Runner with Tribal Star & Ram’s Horn Motifs - Rug & Kilim

$3,520
$4,40020% Off
£2,653.78
£3,317.2320% Off
€3,089.08
€3,861.3520% Off
CA$4,952.10
CA$6,190.1220% Off
A$4,981.09
A$6,226.3620% Off
CHF 2,902.34
CHF 3,627.9220% Off
MX$60,687.26
MX$75,859.0720% Off
NOK 33,378.82
NOK 41,723.5220% Off
SEK 34,239.98
SEK 42,799.9720% Off
DKK 23,088.80
DKK 28,86120% Off

About the Item

Originating from Russia in 1890, this 3x10 antique Shirvan runner is a masterful artifact of tribal history. Hand-knotted in high-quality wool, it hosts a rhythmic procession of ancient symbols including elbelinde, ram’s horns, hooks, and eight-pointed stars—motifs traditionally representing fertility, strength, and spiritual protection. On the Design: This runner is a vibrant odyssey through the Russian-Caucasian frontier, captured in a language of wool and natural dye. The field acts as a sacred parchment, where a deep navy abyss is populated by a celestial alignment of polychromatic medallions and jagged, rhythmic geometric forms. An individualistic combination of burgundy, cobalt, and golden-beige colorways pulses through the center, offering a rare visual staccato that guides the eye with the cinematic tension of a nomadic journey. For the discerning collector, this piece offers a profound window into 19th-century symbolism; here, the ram’s horn (strength) and elbelinde (motherhood) are not merely decorative but are woven invocations for the home. The tribal motifs possess a jagged, almost electric vitality, perfectly framed by intricate borders that serve as a crisp architectural boundary to the wild, spirited energy within. It is an exceptional specimen of Shirvan artistry—a unique, individualistic composition that represents the "experimental" soul of late 19th-century weaving.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 38 in (96.52 cm)Length: 125 in (317.5 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1890s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Long Island City, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 125821stDibs: LU4551120929662

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