19359-Royal Shirvan Handmade/Hand-knotted Afghan Rug/Carpet Tribal/Nomadic Authentic/ Size: 7'6" x 5'2"/ 229cm x 158cm 2'0" x 1'5" You can usually tell by

You can usually tell by the white fringe that the rug is a cotton-foundation knock-off

They are hardwearing

Some specimens also have four corners decorated with the same motifs (Shah Abbas) and colors as those represented in the central medallion

Ghom is noted for its silk rugs

NR: 23827

19359-Royal Shirvan Handmade/Hand-knotted Afghan Rug/Carpet Tribal/Nomadic Authentic/ Size: 7'6" x 5'2"/ 229cm x 158cm 2'0" x 1'5" You can usually tell byNR: 19359 Location: Shirvan Size: 7'6" x 5'2" 229cm x 158cm Country: Afghanistan Pile: Wool Base: Cotton SHIRVAN Details: Shirvan is one of the principal weaving areas of the Caucasus stretching from the central east coast some 400 km inland and encompassing towns which produce particular design variations common to the Shirvan group. These include Bidjov, Marasali, Khila, Surahani, Baku and Saliani. The Shirvan rugs are noted as being some of the