Shirvan Kilim

Unknown

Last quarter 19th century

Shirvan Kilim by Unknown

Medium

wool, plain and slit tapestry weaves; weft wrapping; cut warp fringe

Dimensions

374.7 × 183.5 cm (147 1/2 × 72 1/4 in.)

Classification

weaving - carpet

Department

Textiles

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number

214907

About the Artist

Unknown

The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...

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