Chirvan Hilla Gallery - Lot 130

Chirvan Hilla Gallery Wool velvet on a wool base, with a navy blue field decorated with rows of stylized, multicolored boteh motifs (a symbol of creation and fertility, the seed motif found in Kashmiri shawls). Triple borders, the main one ivory-colored with a motif known as Bayadère: multicolored diagonal bands and stripes. Caucasus. Late 19th century – early 20th century L_342 cm W_97 cm Remarkable polychromy, beautiful freshness of colors. Frayed edges. Maintenance restorations. Minor damage in the corner. Bibliography: Ulrich Schurmann, Dr. Thompson, H. Roppers, Edwin Gans - Ruedin (Caucasian Carpets), Albert Achdjian, Roger Bechirian, Armen Hengeldian Expert: Frank Kassapian Expert: Frank Kassapian