Caucasian Rugs

This is a boteh rows design rug from the late 19th century, Talish Kazak region, Caucasus area. Rugs with diagonal rows of boteh can be found throughout the Caucasus and Persia. In t...

Handwoven in the Caucasus, this vintage Armenian Soumak rug showcases an extraordinary level of craftsmanship and storytelling. Its field is packed with intricate repeating motifs in...

This is a rare antique Sewan Kazak Rug from the Sewan / Sevan region in the southwest Caucasia. This is another handsome example of the “Sewan” Ka...

Beautiful late 19th century Caucasian Kazak rug with nice geometrical and tribal design and nice natural colours with red, blue, green, yellow and white, entirely hand knotted with w...

This antique Caucasian Shirvan rug, circa 1880, features a crisp geometric layout characteristic of the finest tribal weaving from the Caucasus. Its palette of blue, ivory, gold, bro...

A geometric tribal looking Caucasian Shirvan rug from the late 19th century. Measures: 3'3” x 4'3” Antique Caucasian rugs from the Shirvan district village are still considere...

A large late 19th century large Room size rug featuring a willow tree pattern on a navy ground Details rug no. j2609 size 10' 10" x 14' 2" (330 x 432 cm)

The source of the rug comes from the book Orient Star - A Carpet Collection, E. Heinrich Kirchheim, Hali Publications Ltd, 1993 nr.4. This is a Star Kazak design late 19th-century ru...

This magnificent Antique Shirvan Runner Rug is a finely woven and geometrically intricate tribal textile from the East Caucasus, dating to the late 19th century. Measuring 150 x 277 ...

Prices dependent on the size. Also available in 300 x 200cm. The collage depicts an open hand, symbol of the Indian city of Chandigarh, designed by Le Corbusier himself in the 1950s, and a key image in the maestro’s philosophy, symbolic of what is offered and received, utilised by the great architect as a metaphor for generosity and sharing in a universally meaningful gesture. The uniqueness of Tapis La Main Ouverte...

Size: 9ft 7in x 7ft 10in (292 x 240cm). Antique Pirot / Sarkoy kilim of scarce design. A kilim of good room size with outstanding colour. Circa 1920. Pirot kilims are also known a...

This fine wool runner rug was woven by hand in 1950 and features a fantastic geometric repeat pattern. The decorative repeat pattern central design has been woven in beige, cream and...

This vintage Avar kilim from the Caucasus is pure drama in wool form—bold tribal motifs stretch across a sea of denim blue, framed by a rush of terracotta red and soft pistachio tone...

Handmade vintage Caucasian Kazak rug in traditional medallion design. The rug is from the middle of 20th century in original condition, it is missing one side. -condition: origina...

An unbelievable late 19th century Persian Kazak rug with an all-over styled floral pattern woven in light and dark indigo, crimson, and white vegetable dyed wool on a brilliant gold ...

This magnificent palace-sized Sultanabad rug, woven in the late 19th century, exemplifies the grandeur and decorative sophistication that made these carpets highly sought after by co...

This is a Bidjov Kazak rug, designed late 19th century, is a type of handwoven rug that originated from the Caucasus region, specifically from the town of Bidjov, a few miles north o...

This is an old Soumak ( Sumak, Sumac ) Kilim from the Caucasus region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Of the four countries that make up the Caucasus, Azerbaijan produces the most kilims, and the land has a long history of weaving. The nomadic tribes wove kilims and carpets as well as a wide range of storage bags and sacks, such as saffrash, khurgin and chula, and donkey and horse trappings. Smaller bags for salt, utensils, and other items are also common. Not only are the Azerbaijani weavers prolific, but they also employ many techniques at the loom. These include slitweave- known locally by the word kilim, warp-faced patterning (jajim), supplementary weft (zili), weft wrapping (popularly known as soumak), and extra weft wrapping (verneh). Furthermore, flatweaves are defined by regional names such as palas and shadda, so it is possible to ascribe a variety of weaving names to particular provenances as follows: soumaks are made in Kuba, palas, and kilims in Hajikabul, zili in Khizy, verneh and zili in Kazakh, shadda, verneh and zili in Barda, jajim in Agjabedi, and palas and kilims in Jabrail. Soumak weave is a technique in which weft threads are added to a plain weave fabric, and one or two warp threads are wound from the front to the back. The resulting kilim is denser and firmer, giving it a unique feel and look. This technique is commonly used in the Caucasus region. Soumak has a very beautiful contrast between orange that shines like the sun, deep purple-tinged indigo, and astringent dark red. You can also see the unevenly dyed abrage in this Soumak, which is like a magic carpet with an oriental atmosphere. Features of the Caucasian kilim, such as the unique cosmic geometric floral pattern, are also found in this Soumak which has a bright look, but it also has a faded and textured feel, so it can be used in a good old atmosphere. The woven fabric is particularly solid, so it is recommended for use in a solid living room or under a dining table without moving or twisting. A nice kilim under a long wooden dining table.

The antique carpets from the Heriz area which are given the name ‘Serapi’ typically have a very finely knotted lustrous pile and are dyed in a range of natural hues, masterfully blen...

This striking handmade Armenian Soumak rug features the classic vase panel design, rendered in a playful grid of richly colored squares—burnt sienna, moss green, denim blue, mustard,...

Red and blue Tribal Rug with small running botehs spiraling across the ground circa 1910. Measures: 4' x 5'1".

A beautiful early 20th century Ersari Turkman rug with an all-over tribal pattern containing stylized flowers and vines woven in geometric stripes across the field, and surrounded by...

Breathtaking room size Soumak rug acquired from a private collection in NYC. Highlighted by lovely blues and green on a rusty red ground. Soumak rugs have a construction technique...

Geometric Tribal Caucasian Shirvan rug Measures: 4'10” x 10'9” Antique Caucasian rugs from the Shirvan district village are still considered one of the best decorative and coll...

78953 Antique Caucasian Soumak Rug, 08'06 x 11'05. This enchanting antique Caucasian Soumak rug, handwoven from wool, exemplifies the artisanal artistry and intricate craftsmanship f...

Antique Tribal Sofreh, Circa 1900, 3'10" x 3'3", Camel and Red Field, Zigzag Border, Wool Rug Kilim, Wall-Hanging, Accent Rug, Southwest Style, Navajo (Diné) Style Origin: Tribal, we...

Antique Anatolian Konya Kilim. Flatweave floor covering carpet. Ca 1890. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep washed professionally). Size: 4.8 x 12.2 ft.

Nice Turkmen Afghan rug with beautiful geometrical design and red, brown and blue colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of l...

Superb antique Caucasian runner from the late 19th century with a rare all-over snowflake design Looking closely at the small cartouches in the field near the border, the date appea...

Space Age Italian short pile brown carpet, with orange and beige decoration, 1970. Short-pile rug of rectangular shape, with a design on a dark brown background and a curvilinear geometric pattern in shades of brown, orange and beige, typical of the Space Age period. About 1970s. Good general condition, marks remain visible on the bottom and there is a small crease on one of the corners. Measurements in cm 275x200x1h Carpet dated from the seventies but kept and preserved very well by the previous owners. In perfect space age style as can be seen from the curved geometric design and the colors used, typical of the seventies. With this carpet you will feel like you are completely immersed in that era and taking a leap...

Antique Kazak Rug 5'3'' x 7'2''. SW Caucasus/Armenia. Boldly patterned, strongly colored, totally geometric, all wool, coarse to moderate weave, medium to long pile, scatter format ...

The design source of the rug comes from the book Tapis du Caucase – Rugs of the Caucasus, Ian Bennett & Aziz Bassoul, The Nicholas Sursock Museum, Beirut, Lebanon 2003, nr.29 and Oriental Rugs Volume 1 Caucasian, Ian Bennett, Oriental Textile Press, Aberdeen 1993, nr.93 and Caucasian Carpets, E. Gans-Reudin, Thames and Hudson, Switzerland 1986, pg.144. This is a large medallion rug from the late 19th century, Karabakh, Chelaberd (a village slightly to the southeast of Chondzoresk) region, Caucasus area. At Chelaberd, carpets were manufactured according to strict regulations; and, as a result, dimensions, motifs, and borders are approximately the same throughout. This example bears large medallions on its red ground; the colored features stand out well against the white ground. There has been all manner of suggestions as to the identity of this cruciform motif spiked with long-stemmed flowers: according to various traditions, it has been taken for a bird in flight, a sun flashing its beams of light, crossed swords, or even the coat of arms of a family or town. As a result, this type of carpet is habitually called an ‘Eagle Kazak (Adler in German)’, ‘Sun or Sunburst Kazak...

An exceptional Caucasian flat‑woven rug of substantial scale, distinguished by its finely articulated geometric field and the chromatic clarity characteristic of traditional weaving ...

This late 19th-century Kazak rug showcases the refined geometric language for which the Caucasus is celebrated. A column of stepped diamond medallions anchors the deep navy field, ea...

A wonderful early 20th century Persian Fachralo Kazak prayer rug with four large stylized medallions with stylized flowers amidst a field of myriad stylized flowers with two hands o...

Chi Chi rugs, with their rich variety of small-format geometric motifs which hermetically cover the field and borders, are considered some of the most elab...

This is a large, Caucasian Old Kilim from the Kuba (Quba) region with a red geometric medallion and beautiful color composition. This Kilim is from Kuba, a city in Azerbaijan in the...

A simple wool rug with a minimalist aesthetic handwoven by the Nomadic tribes in South Central Turkey in the 1960s featuring a design of colorful stri...

An antique Caucasian rug from the village of Chelaberd in Southern Karabagh. This highly popular so called Sunburst or Eagle Kazak design rugs are some of the most collectible and so...

late 19th Century Caucasian Talish Runner Details rug no. j2991 size 3' 10" x 9' 9" (117 x 297 cm)

a late 19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Rug Measures: 3'1'' x 5'6''.

late 19th century caucasian shirvan Details rug no. j2661 size 2' 11" x 4' 8" (89 x 142 cm) Karagashli Shirvan are drawn with breathtaking precision. Each motif in the field is dra...

Mid-Century Mazandaran-Type Kilim Runner, Caspian Region, 2'6" x 10'0", Undyed Stripe Wool, Earth-Toned Hallway Rug Origin: Caspian coast Circa: Mid-20th century Type: Kilim (flatwea...

This is a large, Caucasian Old Kilim from the Kuba region with a red background and beautiful color composition. This Kilim is from Kuba, a city in Azerbaijan in the Caucasus regi...

During the 1980's there was a great resurgence of interest towards antique weavings. This prompted many innovations in the development of contemporary carpets, paying close attention...

There has long been a fascination with the symbolism of the dragon and its depiction in carpet weavings. The design of ‘Dragon’ carpets consists of a field pattern composed of differ...

19th century kuba shirvan antique runner with a tribal pattern on a navy color field Measures: 3'11'' x 12'1''.

Late 19th Century Pictorial Caucasian Shirvan Carpet (4'4" x 5'2" -132 x 157 cm) Antique Caucasian Geometric Medallion Wool Hand Knotted Pile Blue 1890s Rug, Circa Date: 1890s. This...

An exquisite early 20th century Caucasian Shirvan rug with a deep brown field featuring four large diamond medallions. Each medallion is intricately woven with stepped edges and conc...

This is a boteh rows design rug from the late 19th century, Talish Kazak region, Caucasus area. Rugs with diagonal rows of boteh can be found throughout the Caucasus and Persia. In t...

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Rug with Prayer Design in Ivory. Keivan Woven Arts / rug H8-1002, country of origin / type: Caucus / Caucasian, circa 1870. Measures: 4'0 x 4'1...

This imposing Antique Karachoph (Karachov) Kazak Rug is a robust and geometrically powerful tribal textile from the South Caucasus, dating to the late 19th century. Measuring 117 x 2...

This is an Antique Soumak ( Sumak, Sumac ) Kilim from the Caucasus region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Of the four countries that make up the Caucasus, Azerbaijan produces the most kilims, and the land has a long history of weaving. The nomadic tribes wove kilims and carpets as well as a wide range of storage bags and sacks, such as saffrash, khurgin and chula, and donkey and horse trappings. Smaller bags for salt, utensils, and other items are also common. Not only are the Azerbaijani weavers prolific, but they also employ many techniques at the loom. These include slitweave- known locally by the word Kilim, warp-faced patterning (jajim), supplementary weft (zili), weft wrapping (popularly known as soumak), and extra weft wrapping (verneh). Furthermore, flatweaves are defined by regional names such as palas and shadda, so it is possible to ascribe a variety of weaving names to particular provenances as follows: soumaks are made in Kuba, palas, and kilims in Hajikabul, zili in Khizy, verneh and zili in Kazakh, shadda, verneh and zili in Barda, jajim in Agjabedi, and palas and kilims in Jabrail. Soumak weave is a technique in which weft threads are added to a plain weave fabric, and one or two warp threads are wound from the front to the back. The resulting Kilim is denser and firmer, giving it a unique feel and look. This technique is commonly used in the Caucasus region. Soumak kilims have a very beautiful contrast between orange that shines like the sun, deep purple-tinged indigo, and astringent dark red. You can also see the unevenly dyed abrage in this Soumak, which is like a magic carpet with an oriental atmosphere. Features of the Caucasian Kilim, such as the unique cosmic geometric floral pattern, are also found in this Soumak which has a bright look, but it also has a faded and textured feel, so it can be used in a good old atmosphere. The woven fabric is particularly solid, so it is recommended for use in a solid living room or under a dining table without moving or twisting. A nice Kilim under a long wooden dining table.

This is a large Antique Soumak ( Sumak, Sumac ) Kilim from the Caucasus region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Of the four countries that make up the Caucasus, Azerbaijan produces the most kilims, and the land has a long history of weaving. The nomadic tribes wove kilims and carpets as well as a wide range of storage bags and sacks, such as saffrash, khurgin and chula, and donkey and horse trappings. Smaller bags for salt, utensils, and other items are also common. Not only are the Azerbaijani weavers prolific, but they also employ many techniques at the loom. These include slitweave- known locally by the word kilim, warp-faced patterning (jajim), supplementary weft (zili), weft wrapping (popularly known as soumak), and extra weft wrapping (verneh). Furthermore, flatweaves are defined by regional names such as palas and shadda, so it is possible to ascribe a variety of weaving names to particular provenances as follows: soumaks are made in Kuba, palas, and kilims in Hajikabul, zili in Khizy, verneh and zili in Kazakh, shadda, verneh and zili in Barda, jajim in Agjabedi, and palas and kilims in Jabrail. Soumak weave is a technique in which new weft threads are added to a plain weave fabric, and one or two warp threads are wound from the front to the back. The resulting kilim is denser and firmer, giving it a unique feel and look. This technique is commonly used in the Caucasus region. Soumak Kilims have a very beautiful contrast between orange that shines like the sun, deep purple-tinged indigo, and astringent dark red. You can also see the unevenly dyed abrage in this sumac, which is like a magic carpet with an oriental atmosphere. Features of the Caucasian kilim, such as the unique cosmic geometric floral pattern, are also found in this Soumak. It has a bright look, but it also has a faded and textured feel, so it can be used in a good old atmosphere. The woven fabric is particularly solid, so it is recommended for use in a solid living room or under a dining table without moving or twisting. A nice kilim under a long wooden dining table.

An unbelievable late 19th century Persian Sumak rug with three large indigo medallions, densely woven with stylized geometric and floral motifs, amidst a field of stylized flowers on...

This is an old Soumak ( Sumak, Sumac ) Kilim from the Caucasus region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Of the four countries that make up the Caucasus, Azerbaijan produces the most kilims, and the land has a long history of weaving. The nomadic tribes wove kilims and carpets as well as a wide range of storage bags and sacks, such as saffrash, khurgin and chula, and donkey and horse trappings. Smaller bags for salt, utensils, and other items are also common. Not only are the Azerbaijani weavers prolific, but they also employ many techniques at the loom. These include slitweave- known locally by the word kilim, warp-faced patterning (jajim), supplementary weft (zili), weft wrapping (popularly known as soumak), and extra weft wrapping (verneh). Furthermore, flatweaves are defined by regional names such as palas and shadda, so it is possible to ascribe a variety of weaving names to particular provenances as follows: soumaks are made in Kuba, palas, and kilims in Hajikabul, zili in Khizy, verneh and zili in Kazakh, shadda, verneh and zili in Barda, jajim in Agjabedi, and palas and kilims in Jabrail. Soumak weave is a technique in which weft threads are added to a plain weave fabric, and one or two warp threads are wound from the front to the back. The resulting kilim is denser and firmer, giving it a unique feel and look. This technique is commonly used in the Caucasus region. Soumak has a very beautiful contrast between orange that shines like the sun, deep purple-tinged indigo, and astringent dark red. You can also see the unevenly dyed abrage in this Soumak, which is like a magic carpet with an oriental atmosphere. Features of the Caucasian kilim, such as the unique cosmic geometric floral pattern, are also found in this Soumak which has a bright look, but it also has a faded and textured feel, so it can be used in a good old atmosphere. The woven fabric is particularly solid, so it is recommended for use in a solid living room or under a dining table without moving or twisting. A nice kilim under a long wooden dining table.

This captivating antique Caucasian carpet, woven around 1900, is a masterful expression of tribal artistry and geometric precision. The design is built on a striking lattice of large...

The source of the rug comes from the book Tapis du Caucase - Rugs of the Caucasus, Ian Bennett & Aziz Bassoul, The Nicholas Sursock Museum, Beirut, Lebanon 2003, nr.90 and Oriental R...

The design source of the rug comes from the book Orient Star – A Carpet Collection, E. Heinrich Kirchheim, Hali Publications Ltd, 1993, nr.57. There has long been a fascination with the symbolism of the dragon and its depiction in carpet weavings. The design of ‘Dragon’ carpets consists of a field pattern composed of different colored overlaid lattices formed of pointed, serrated leaves creating intersecting lozenges, which alternately contain palmettes and are flanked by confronting stylized dragons, birds, or animal figures. The most archaic of the ‘Dragon’ carpets include dragon motifs with birds and running animals that are relatively naturalistically drawn, which stand either alone or in confronting pairs facing a tree. The Graf carpet, originally found in a Damascene mosque, now in the Islamic Museum, Berlin, is considered to be the oldest example of this type, see Serare Yetkin, Early Caucasian Carpets in Turkey, Vol. II, London, 1978, p.8, fig.118. Yetkin defines four types of ‘Dragon’ carpet: ‘Archaic’, ‘Four-Dragon’, ‘Dragon-and-Phoenix’ and as a further combined development of the latter, the ‘Two-Dragon’ style, of which the present carpet falls into the ‘Dragon-and-Phoenix group along with other examples, some of which include two fragments, one in the Museum fur Kunst und Gerwerbe, Hamburg; another in the Christian Museum, Esztergom, Hungary, a complete carpet in the Kier collection; an incomplete example in the Textile Museum, Washington, D.C; the ‘Cassirer’ Dragon carpet in the Thyssen-Bornemisza collection, Lugano; the Ali Pasa Mosque carpet in Tokat, and a further example in the Vakiflar Hali Museum, Istanbul (S. Yetkin, op. cit. pp.16-20). It has been suggested that the earliest examples of the Caucasian ‘Dragon’ carpets...

This is an antique Caucasian tribal rug from Karabagh. It is a geometric rug with an excellent colour combination and the contrasting go...