{"id":11960,"date":"2023-01-18T19:34:48","date_gmt":"2023-01-18T22:34:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/figalli.com\/guia-tapetes\/shirvan\/"},"modified":"2024-03-18T17:51:05","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T20:51:05","slug":"shirvan","status":"publish","type":"guia-tapetes","link":"https:\/\/figalli.com\/en\/guia-tapetes\/shirvan\/","title":{"rendered":"Shirvan"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe historic district of Shirvan has produced many highly decorative rugs that possess an aesthetic complexity that is found in few Caucasian rugs. The depth of colors, complexity of composition and geometric patterns featured in ancient Shirvan rugs differentiate them from those produced in other regions of the Caucasus. Shirvan, which is part of modern Azerbaijan, has been populated by mostly Azeris and Armenians, skilled dyers and experienced weavers. The shape of ancient Shirvan rugs is generally long and narrow, which was preferred by Caucasian consumers.\r\n\r\nLarge medallions filled with polychrome symbols are prominently featured as are Afghan geometric patterns that are similar to arabesques with palm trees. Impressive patterns that occupy the entire area of the carpet with symbols and flower lattices are also used. Carpets from the Shirvan region include those produced in Marasali, Baku and other surrounding villages. Regardless of the shape or geometric patterns featured, antique Shirvan rugs are full of bold colors, powerful symbols and subtle details that contribute to their aesthetic richness.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Unfortunately, magnificent high-quality Shirvan are no longer produced. Its manufacture declined before the turn of the 20th century. The Transcaucasian railway opened up the region in the 1870s, creating an avenue for European traders to reach more easily. These traders brought enormous quantities of these rugs to hungry consumers of Caucasian art. Initially, due to increasing demand, artists began creating even more intricate designs, with extremely fine weaves and high knot counts. Demand, however, soon exceeded the weavers’ ability to produce the quantity desired by the trade. As a result, in the 1890s, carpet workshops began to replace individual artists’ studios. Commercial dyes replaced natural ones. The designs became simpler and more symmetrical. The simplest designs, although small, were excluded from the drawing. The loss of these motifs meant a lack of the individualism that marked these unique Shirvan rugs.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Shirvan rugs are often the most sought after antique rugs from the Caucasus. Interestingly, they are closely related in terms of design and coloring to Kuba rugs. But, Shirvan tend to be distinguished by a larger, more flexible weave. They also feature a medallion design, while the Kuba have designs that take up the entire central area of the rug. Still, Shirvan and Kubas rugs contrast with the bolder graphic design of South Caucasian rugs such as Kazak and Karabagh. They are more detailed, with precise articulations in shape as well as the visual effects produced by their richness of colors.<\/p>\n

What draws attention to Shirvan rugs is their elegant and at the same time simple design. Medallions sprout from the deep blue background, for example, offering a striking visual graphic effect that is innovative and sophisticated. Each line of Shirvan rugs produces a certain effect. Every aspect of the design is in natural harmony with balance and symmetry.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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