4'4" x 6'8" Hand Knotted 100% Wool Rare Russian Shirwan Area Rug Antique Rose

• Exact Size: 4'4"x6'8"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: 100% Wool
• Color: Antique Rose, Teal, Beige, Maroon, Black, Multi
• Origin: Russian Federation
• Pile Height: 0.25 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New with tag
• Rug#: AOR16019

Story Behind the Art : With intriguing color choices and bold patterns, Caucasian rugs are immensely popular for their versatility to suit most home décor. It is named after the region of its origin: area of the Caucasus Mountains in south-western Asia. Caucasian rugs are best known for featuring bold geometric and tribal designs in primary colors. Typical geometric shapes include diamonds, squares, lattices, crosses and stripes. The distinguishing aspect of the Caucasian carpet is its emphasis on rich and varied color. Visual balance is achieved by contrasting wildly different colors, rather than the more traditional approach of shading similar hues. All Caucasian rugs are made with the Turkish or Giordes knot and are considered village rugs. Caucasian rugs are divided into subtypes according to their region of origin that range from Akstafa, Baku, Aghestan, Karabagh, to Kazak, Kuba, and Shirvan.