Shirvan Marasali carpet, Caucasus, antique, 19th century. - Carpet - 140 cm - 110 cm

A 19th-century Shirvan Marasali prayer rug, from the Eastern Caucasus, represents one of the most sought-after artistic expressions and collecting highlights in the realm of ancient Caucasian weaving. The Marasali are considered a particularly refined subcategory of the region's Shirvan rugs, known for their excellent knotting and for the unmistakable decorative vocabulary. Symmetrical / Fine knot
The Shirvan Marasali carpets produced in the Eastern Caucasus during the 19th century (1800) rank among the most refined, famous, and sought-after masterpieces of world textile collecting. Originating from the village of Marasali (or the surrounding district in the Shirvan region), these artefacts stand out clearly from other Caucasian types for the extraordinary fineness of the knot, the richness of color, and the unmistakable decoration in geometric and emblematic motifs.