Antique Boteh Design Caucasian Shirvan Rug

Dimensions- 195 x 105 cm 

Circa- Late 19th to mid-20th century (e.g., 1880s-1950s)

Style- Tribal Shirvan 

Place of Origin- Caucasian Region

Background- 

Tribal rugs like this often hold symbolic meaning- Boteh can represent fertility, eternity, or the universe. Variations of the tree of life imply protection, spirituality, or ancestral connection.

How to spot a Tribal Rug- 

• Irregularities in motifs (a charming imperfection)P
• Uneven weaving or slight skew in shape
• Bold geometric rather than curvilinear  designs
• More expressive and less symmetrical layout

The Caucasian weaving style, characterized by strong, angular geometric patterns. The field's design, featuring a series of stacked, pointed motifs or as decorative panels. The multiple borders filled with distinct geometric shapes, such as serrated diamonds, crosses, and other abstract forms, are highly characteristic of rugs from the Caucasus region. The geometric designs, bold color palette, and specific motifs are highly indicative of rugs from the Caucasus region (e.g., Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Dagestan). Specific tribal or regional groups within the Caucasus (like Shirvan, Kuba, Karabakh, Dagestan) often have distinctive design nuances, but a precise attribution requires more detailed examination. The central field features a striking arrangement of repeating, stacked, and often stepped or pointed geometric motifs. 

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