Fidan underlay wide terracotta main border of

wide terracotta main border of rosettes and scrolling lanceolate leaves

pink and yellow are characteristic of rugs from this area

some corrosion to black wool

it has been strengthened by twill tape being carefully sewn on the edges and ends and a small reweave has been done at one end

A couple of patches of slightly uneven fading and some colour bleed into the fringes

Fidan underlay wide terracotta main border ofA fine early 20th century Shirvan rug from south east Caucasus. Accomplished design and weaving in soft red and blue on a dark brown black field. Overall even wear and corrosion with repiling in places; small holes and bite to lower right corner; slight loss to top end. 167 x 98cm