Rug & Kilim’s Shirvan-Inspired Persian Rug, Expressive Animal Pictorials

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Hand-knotted in a special blend of Ghazni wool, this 2x3 rug from Rug & Kilim’s custom-classics Burano Collection is inspired … Read more Hand-knotted in a special blend of Ghazni wool, this 2x3 rug from Rug & Kilim’s custom-classics Burano Collection is inspired by antique Shirvan rug designs—a unique contemporary approach to tribal sensibilities.

On the Design:

The design is a sophisticated tribute to the playful yet primal imagery found in nomadic textiles, seamlessly merging the spontaneous narrative of Baluch art with the structured elegance of Shirvan provenance.

The entire field is a smoky indigo blue stage for repeating, highly stylized quadrupeds—figures of movement and endurance rendered in bold brick red.

The composition adheres to the disciplined geometric framework characteristic of Shirvan weaving, particularly visible in the striking series of guard borders.

The main inner border features a vibrant chevron/sawtooth pattern in cream, brown, and blue, providing a sharp geometric contrast to the expressive figures within. The overall aesthetic is an immersive take on iconic tribal folk art, capturing the look of personal, craft-oriented beauty.

It’s an intentional contribution to a classic for a more contemporary level of comfort, and one of the many beauties that makes the Burano Collection a sophisticated, smart new language in design. See less