This exceptional Antique Caucasian Karabagh Runner, woven around 1890, is a magnificent example of the artistic tradition of the Karabagh weaving region. Its extraordinary length and elegant allover composition make it an ideal statement piece for a grand hallway, gallery, or expansive interior requiring a truly distinctive antique textile.
The deep midnight blue field is richly adorned with an allover arrangement of stylized floral sprays, palmettes, and delicate vine work rendered in vibrant shades of crimson, raspberry, ivory, soft sky blue, sage green, and golden yellow.
This exceptional Antique Caucasian Kazak Kurdish Runner, woven around 1900, is a striking example of the bold geometric artistry and outstanding craftsmanship for which the finest Caucasian village weavings are celebrated. Its elongated proportions make it an ideal hallway runner while preserving the powerful tribal character that distinguishes authentic antique Kazak rugs.
The ivory field is anchored by a dramatic procession of three large, elongated hexagonal medallions in rich terracotta and sky blue.
This is an exceptionally fine and highly decorative antique Shirvan Caucasian prayer rug, most likely Kuba/Konagkend influenced or related Northeast Caucasian village weaving from the late 19th century, circa 1880–1900. The rug displays an unusual and sophisticated lattice design filled with stylized hooked and geometric floral motifs, enclosed within an elegant stepped prayer niche. The drawing is remarkably refined for a small-format Caucasian rug, with extraordinary precision and balance throughout the composition.
A striking and highly decorative antique Karabagh rug, distinguished by its bold, expressive drawing and rich, painterly color palette.
The composition features a loosely organized, almost all-over floral and abstract design, with large-scale blossoms, stylized foliage, and animal-like forms arranged in a dynamic, symmetrical layout.
A finely drawn and well-balanced antique Shirvan rug, likely of Baku influence, distinguished by its elegant square format and refined geometric composition.
The field is set on a soft camel / sand-colored ground, decorated with a structured arrangement of stylized rosettes, cruciform motifs, and angular medallions, connected by delicate linear devices.
An exceptional Karabagh prayer rug featuring a refined mihrab with a tree-of-life design. The composition is elegant and well-balanced, combining geometric structure with soft, floral expression.
The standout feature is its rare chocolate-brown field, enriched by a sophisticated palette of madder red, rose, green, pale blue, and ivory. The colors are both vibrant and harmonious, giving the piece unusual depth and warmth. Finely drawn borders complete the composition with precision.
Origin: Southern Dagestan (Lesghi / Lezghi group)
Date: Circa late 19th century
Structure: Hand-knotted wool on wool.
A finely woven antique Lesghi rug, distinguished by its crisp drawing and classic all-over geometric lattice. The field features a vertical arrangement of octagonal rosettes and star-like medallions, closely associated with Lesghi designs, rendered with precision and clarity.
The palette is well-balanced, combining ivory, deep indigo, and madder red, with subtle secondary tones that enhance contrast and definition.
Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug
Size: 4'1" x 7'
Origin: Southwest Caucasus
Date: Late 19th Century
Construction: Hand-knotted Goat wool on wool foundation.
This late 19th-century Caucasian Kazak rug presents a compelling and highly individual interpretation of classic tribal design, distinguished by its intentional asymmetry, expressive drawing, and richly aged palette.
The field is anchored by a sequence of large geometric medallions, each uniquely rendered and enclosed within bold, serrated outlines.
