Number 715
Type Caucasian
Origin Shahsavan
Material Wool
Style Tree
Size 270 x 94
Age 1830
I publish this real old tribal rug in my book after years-long research into the design origins of this group with ๐๐ช๐ฏ๐ข ๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ฏ๐ช rosettes and four slanted cypress trees ๐ฒ
This is one of the earlier examples of this particular group, most likely woven by Shahsavan clans living in the Khanate of Karabagh in the early 1800s. I have another one that is a generation later but this is endlessly finer and softer. These are marks of true age and of a high grade collectible item.
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To me personally there is no surprise, event or frankly anything that gets me more excited than the purchase of a treasured piece of understated artwork such as that of a proper vintage/antique carpet. The sourcing, grading and authentication of these pieces is no small task but is of the highest importance. Through the respected dealer Hadi Maktabi all that is guaranteed, and rest assured the one thing I can guarantee personally as a client is a first class service from the initial selection process till it gets delivered right to your door step. It was an undeniably special experience, with hundreds of carpets to choose from, will definitely be visiting again. Thank you dear Hadi. Habeeb Al Monawer, Kuwait ๐ฐ๐ผ
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