Shasevan - Carpet - 268 cm - 135 cm

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Shahsevan wool-on-wool rug from Azerbaijan in the South Caucasus, dating to the early 20th century, 268 cm by 135 cm, in very good condition and professionally cleaned.

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Very beautiful Shahsevan rug.
High pile!
Stunning plant-based colors.
The colors seem to resonate.
The red was made by the Shahsevan women from madder.
- each knot has a slightly different color, because the wool was dyed in small batches, this is called abrash.
This gives us a vivid and engaging image.
And a field full of bothé's.
The Bothé is a geometric representation of the almond fruit.
And a symbol of prosperity and fertility.

Very beautiful Shahsevan rug.
High pile!
Stunning plant-based colors.
The colors seem to resonate.
The red was made by the Shahsevan women from madder.
- each knot has a slightly different color, because the wool was dyed in small batches, this is called abrash.
This gives us a vivid and engaging image.
And a field full of bothé's.
The Bothé is a geometric representation of the almond fruit.
And a symbol of prosperity and fertility.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Zuid Kaukasus
Model
Shasevan
Length
268 cm
Width
135 cm
Material
Wool on wool
Country of origin
Azerbaijan
Condition
In very good condition
Professionally cleaned
Yes
Manufacturing period
Early 20th century
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Objects sold
97.73%
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