Shirvan Kelim Rug From Pakistan - 152 x 100 cm Period - Taishō this one is instead decorated

this one is instead decorated with floral and bird scenes

the paint has distressed over time with the hot weather that is indicative of the state of Gujarat

These were used for storing spices

The interior is equally impressive

In Chinese art the dragon represents protection while the clouds represent wisdom and heavenly blessing

Shirvan Kelim Rug From Pakistan - 152 x 100 cm Period - Taishō this one is instead decoratedThis flatweave kelim rug is hand woven in Pakistan. The Shirvan style originates from the town of Shirvan just south of the Caucasus mountain range originally Persian and now part of Azerbaijan. Using hundspun wool and vegetable dyes, the locals of Shirvan created vivid and exciting rugs using the limited palette of colours they had available. Kelim rugs are very hardwearing as they are made using a high durability wool. We'd suggest using a rug