Origin: Caucasus
Date: Dated 1298 Hijri (1880 CE)
Dimensions: 151 × 90 cm
Description:
This rare Shirvan prayer rug, inscribed and dated 1298 Hijri (1880 CE), reflects the spiritual artistry of the Eastern Caucasus. Its design centers on a sharply drawn mihrab, beneath which a mesmerizing field of bird-like motifs unfurls across a luminous ivory ground—symbolizing the soul’s ascent in prayer. Crisp geometry heightens the sense of movement and devotion. The rug’s saturated borders echo its spiritual intent, wrapping the composition in sacred rhythm and clarity.
Origin: Caucasus
Date: Dated 1298 Hijri (1880 CE)
Dimensions: 151 × 90 cm
Description:
This rare Shirvan prayer rug, inscribed and dated 1298 Hijri (1880 CE), reflects the spiritual artistry of the Eastern Caucasus. Its design centers on a sharply drawn mihrab, beneath which a mesmerizing field of bird-like motifs unfurls across a luminous ivory ground—symbolizing the soul’s ascent in prayer. Crisp geometry heightens the sense of movement and devotion. The rug’s saturated borders echo its spiritual intent, wrapping the composition in sacred rhythm and clarity.
