ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN KASIM-USAG RUG, CLASSIC DESIGN WITH ...

Item Ref
H-471

Size: 8ft 10in x 4ft 10in (270 x 147cm).

Antique Caucasian Kasim-Usag rug of classic design with superb colour. Dated to the field 1273 (1856).

Dated 1856.

The rug is of an early date and has drawing of a scarce form, the dye quality is excellent with very clear saturated colours.

The rug is in excellent original condition with slight even wear to most areas with good pile. The central medallions are a little lower with medium pile.
The sides have been re-bound at some time, the ends are secured. The sides and ends are taped from the reverse with cotton tape and hanging rings, it is clear that the rug has been hung for display.
There are a few very small old repairs that can only be seen from the reverse (see images).
The browns show medium corrosion, not down to the foundation.
Soft wool and a floppy handle.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

Stock number: H-471.
£18,000
| $23,682 USD | €21,478 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN CHELABERD KAZAK RUG, TRIPLE MEDALLION, ...

Item Ref
R-2578

Size: 7ft 7in x 4ft 6in (232 x 138cm)

Antique Caucasian Chelaberd Kazak triple medallion rug.

Circa 1890.

A superb Kazak rug of the sought after and well known Chelaberd design, also known as Eagle (Adler) or Sunburst Kazak rugs. These rugs are from the Karabagh region of the South West Caucasus and are considered to be of Armenian origin. This example is of a rustic village weave with a well drawn triple medallion, the narrow border design is typical for the region.

The rug has superb colour with soft terracotta reds, yellows, blues, greens, ivory and browns; the weave is typical Kazak weave with long thick glossy pile.

Great condition, very slight even wear with excellent pile. There is some corrosion to the browns. The rug has superb thick heavy pile with a pelt like feel.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use or would make a great display item.

Stock Number: R-2578.
£18,000
| $23,682 USD | €21,478 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN KUBA REGION RUNNER, OUTSTANDING FULL ...

Item Ref
R-2609

Size: 14ft 2in x 4ft 3in (433 x 129cm).

Antique Caucasian Kuba region 'Konagkend' runner, with all over repeat design.

Circa 1900.

The dark indigo field is filled with finely drawn repeat design, typical of those found in the Kuba region attributed to Konagkend. The border is one of the more uncommon designs found on rugs from this region but it frames the runner really well. There is a small panel in the top left hand corner containing an inscription and the date '1332'.

The runner is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and full pile of fine soft wool. The kilim retains a short section of original kilim at both ends.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

The runner is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: R-2609.
£15,500
| $20,393 USD | €18,495 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN DAGESTAN LONG RUG WITH HOOKED ...

Item Ref
R-2579

Size: 11ft 0in x 4ft 11in (335 x 150cm).

Antique Caucasian Dagestan long rug with hooked medallion design.

Circa 1890.

A superb example of a Dagestan long rug, the central row of multi coloured hooked medallions are on a dark indigo blue field, these are surrounded by rows of tribal devices and shrub like designs. The inner and outer guards are of classic rosette design, the ivory main border is of the leaf and wine glass type with many amulets and small animals. A colourful Antique Caucasian rug ideal for furnishing.

The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile, the rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-2579.
£13,500
| $17,762 USD | €16,108 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN SHIRVAN BAKU KHILA RUG OF ...

Item Ref
R-2589

Size: 10ft 11in x 6ft 0in (332 x 184cm).

Antique Caucasian Khila rug from the Baku region of the Eastern Caucasus.

Circa 1890.

This is an outstanding example of this type of rug, with four large diamond medallions on a madder red ground. The medallions are of classic Khila form and contain a floral rosette to the centre, the use of light green is very pleasing. The large medallions are surrounded by similar smaller medallions and hundreds of small carnation like flowers. The main border design is an outstanding feature of this rug. A really outstanding large size Caucasian rug or small carpet.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and medium pile.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-2589.
£13,000
| $17,104 USD | €15,512 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN SEWAN KAZAK WITH KEY HOLE ...

Item Ref
H-489

Size: 5ft 1in x 4ft 2in (154 x 127cm).

Antique South West Caucasian Sewan Kazak rug of the traditional ‘key hole’ design, also known as 'octagon ended medallion' design.

Dated 1288 (1871).

The rug is of a very unusual small size, it is very well drawn with excellent colour and superb soft wool. The large central medallion is in indigo blue with a small madder red octagon medallion to the center. The field of the medallion is filled with stars along with a date panel for 1288. The field is also covered in stars and tribal devices along with another date of 1288. The main border is of a reciprocal arrow head design.

The rug is in excellent condition with very slight wear and good pile. The rug has excellent wool with glossy pile. There is slight corrosion to the browns. The rug retains the original braided end finish at the top end.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use and would make a superb display wall hanging.

Dated Kazak rugs are scarce, this is an outstanding example and would be a good addition to any collection.

Stock Number: H-489.
£13,000
| $17,104 USD | €15,512 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN KUBA SHIRVAN LONG RUG WITH ...

Item Ref
R-2677

Size: 8ft 10in x 4ft 3in (270 x 130cm).

Antique Caucasian Shirvan rug from the Kuba region, 'Tree of life with birds' design on a dark indigo blue ground.

Circa 1880.

An outstanding example of a Kuba Shirvan rug with one of the more unusual designs, Known as a 'bird' Shirvan or 'tree of life' Shirvan. The rug has superb colour with precise and detailed drawing, the weaver has filled every inch of the field with animals, birds, flowers and other tribal designs. The colours are wonderful, especially the soft green and yellow. The main border is a continuous floral design on a ivory ground. A wonderful example of Caucasian weaving suitable for floor use.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and medium pile.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-2677.
£12,500
| $16,446 USD | €14,915 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN GENDJE KAZAK RUG, FOLK ART, ...

Item Ref
R-2581

Size: 7ft 9in x 5ft 1in (235 x 155cm).

Antique Caucasian Gendje rug with wonderful folk art design.

Circa 1890.

A truly outstanding rug with classic diamond medallion design on a madder red ground. The field is filled with illustrations of the weavers daily life, there are birds, animals, men and ladies, shepherds with a flock of sheep / goats and even riders on horseback. Other tribal elements include stars to signify power and nobility. The rug is framed by an ivory ground border of typical Gendje design.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile; a rug of outstanding design and colour..... pure folk art.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-2581.
£12,000
| $15,788 USD | €14,318 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN SHIRVAN BAKU LONG RUG, SURHANI ...

Item Ref
R-2580

Size: 10ft 11in x 4ft 8in (332 x 142cm).

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Baku long rug with 'Surahani' garden design.

Dated 1310 (1892).

A good example of a Shirvan rug, with the sought after garden design often associated with the village of Surahani, which is Northeast of Baku in the Eastern Caucasus. This example is of a large size and attractive colour palette, the borders are well drawn and the chevron design is typical of the Baku region.
The rug is a scarce example of a clearly dated Caucasian rug, dated 1310 which converts to 1893 / 1893.

The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile, there are a few scatted old re-weaves which are well blended. The rug has a very slightly faded country house look.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-2580.
£12,000
| $15,788 USD | €14,318 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN TALISH LONG RUG WITH MEMLINC ...

Item Ref
R-1130

Size: 9ft 9in x 3ft 7in (298 x 108cm).

Antique Caucasian Talish long rug with Memlinc gul design and outstanding colours.

2nd half 19th century.

A superb example of a Talish long rug, multi coloured Memlinc guls in compartmented boxes framed by a classic Talish border on an ivory ground. The mustard yellow is really superb. The rug is of a fine weave with very good wool.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-1130.
£12,000
| $15,788 USD | €14,318 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN KARACHOV KAZAK RUG OF CLASSIC ...

Item Ref
H-373

Size: 7ft 4in x 5ft 4in (224 x 163cm).

Antique Caucasian Karachov Kazak rug of classic design on a red ground.

Circa 1880.

A good example of a Karachov Kazak rug with the traditional large octagonal central medallion design. The central medallion is on an ivory ground, the four corners contain the square and star design and include a very good soft green. Note the many tribal filler items in the field. The main border is of a very traditional design on a indigo blue ground, it is very well drawn.

The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: H-373.
£11,000
| $14,473 USD | €13,125 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN TRIPLE MEDALLION KAZAK, A VISUALLY ...

Item Ref
R-2659

Size: 7ft 1in x 5ft 6in (215 x 168cm).

Antique Caucasian triple medallion Kazak rug with superb colour and great design.

Circa 1880.

This rug is an outstanding example of this clearly defined group of Kazak rugs from the south west Caucasus. This example is of the slightly unusual design with three Lori Pambak style medallions and the arrangement with the white medallion to the centre. The design of the octagon medallions shows a clear connection with the designs found in Lori Pambak rugs.

The border is of a classic Caucasian design on a dark indigo ground.

The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: R-2659.
£11,000
| $14,473 USD | €13,125 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN KARABAGH REGION LONG RUG RUNNER, ...

Item Ref
H-439

Size: 9ft 7in x 3ft 6in (292 x 106cm).

Antique Caucasian Karabagh region long rug with all over boteh design.

Circa 1900.

A superb example of a Caucasian long rug, with the most amazing colour palette. The large floral boteh stand out against the midnight Indigo blue ground. The madder red border is filled with the Oak leaf and flower design.

The rug is in outstanding condition with no wear and full pile.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: H-439.
£9,950
| $13,091 USD | €11,872 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN SHIRVAN OR DAGESTAN PRAYER RUG ...

Item Ref
H-518

Size: 4ft 9in x 3ft 7in (145 x 109cm).

Antique Caucasian Shirvan or Dagestan prayer rug with scarce diagonal stipe design.

Circa 1870.

An outstanding example of this well documented group of prayer rugs, this rug is very will drawn with diagonal stripe in ivory, soft red and blue. The rug has a classic main border and rosette design to the guard stripes. The rug has a slightly softer colour palette to the lower end.

A very closely related example is published in 'Caucasian Prayer Rugs' by Ralph Kaffel, Plate 72, page 126.

The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.

Hand washed and ready for use or display, this rug would make an outstanding wall hanging.

Stock Number: H-518.
£9,000
| $11,841 USD | €10,739 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN BORDJALOU KAZAK, TRIBAL FOLK ART, ...

Item Ref
R-2528

Size: 6ft 7in x 4ft 11in (200 x 151cm).

Antique Caucasian Bordjalou Kazak rug of two medallion design, Bordjalou is the most northerly town that produced Kazak rugs.

Circa 1880.

The rug has two large latch hook medallions on a indigo blue field. The medallions are surrounded by tribal design elements; these include a horse rider and many animals. The ivory ground border is of a classic Kazak design. The rug has glossy wool with a soft floppy handle, as expected it has multiple wefts.

The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and good pile; lower in a few spots , the blacks are slightly corroded and there are a few very small old repairs. The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

This rug is a really outstanding example of tribal folk art.

Stock Number: R-2528.
£8,500
| $11,183 USD | €10,142 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN CLOUD BAND KAZAK RUG, GREAT ...

Item Ref
R-2047

Size: 7ft 11in x 5ft 7in (241 x 169cm).

Antique Caucasian Karabagh cloud band Kazak rug.

Circa 1900.

These rugs were woven by Armenian weavers in the Duchy of Khachen in the town of Khondzoresk, they are known as cloud band Kazaks due to the cloud band design within the medallions.

The rug is well drawn with two cloud band medallions in dark indigo blue and green on a madder red ground. The field is filled with flowers and birds along with a single human figure. The ivory ground border is typical for this region.

The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-2047.
£8,500
| $11,183 USD | €10,142 EUR

ANTIQUE SOUTH CAUCASIAN KARABAGH REGION LONG RUG, ...

Item Ref
H-328

Size: 7ft 9in x 3ft 10in (236 x 116cm).

Antique South Caucasian Karabagh region long rug with a vertical row of five octagons on a clear red ground.

Circa 1880.

This is a truly outstanding example of Caucasian weaving, the wool quality is excellent, very soft to the touch, the dyes are first class, giving clear bright colours. The balance of the design and the wonderful yellow ground border sets this rug apart from most other Caucasians of this period.

A very similar rug is illustrated in 'Qarajeh to Quba' by Raoul E. Tschebull, Hali Publications, plate 41; page 174. Where the rug is attributed to the village of Boyuk Bahmanli, on the Aras river in the Fuzuli district of Karabagh.

The rug is in excellent condition with very slight wear and good pile. There is some corrosion to the black as one would expect.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: H-328.
£8,500
| $11,183 USD | €10,142 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN BORDJALOU KAZAK RUG OF STRIKING ...

Item Ref
H-488

Size: 5ft 9in x 4ft 5in (176 x 134cm).

Antique Caucasian Bordjalou Kazak rug of very abstract design, these are the most northerly of the Kazak rugs.

Circa 1870.

The rug has three large latch hook medallions on a madder red field, there are many abstract filler elements covering the field. The ivory ground border has the 'arrow-block' design, this is scarce on Kazak rugs. This attractive rug is of a smaller size than is normally found. The rug has glossy wool with a soft floppy handle, as expected it has multiple ivory wefts.

The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile, the blacks are corroded and there are a few small old repairs. The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: H-488.
£8,000
| $10,526 USD | €9,546 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN SHIRVAN MARASALI RUG WITH FLAMING ...

Item Ref
H-458

Size: 9ft 1in x 4ft 7in (276 x 140cm).

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Marasali rug with repeat 'flaming boteh' design.

Circa 1880.

A beautiful fine rug with a repeat design of flaming boteh in rows, each boteh is filled with the classic Marasali stripe design. Each row of boteh is separated from the next by a row of small birds. The ground colour is an abrashed soft red, slightly lighter in colour at the top end. There are many smaller boteh scattered through out the field. The classic Caucasian borders frame the rug well.

The rug is of very fine weave, it has even wear with medium pile. The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

Stock Number: H-458.
£8,000
| $10,526 USD | €9,546 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN KARABAGH REGION KAZAK KELLEH RUG ...

Item Ref
R-2734

Size: 10ft 7in x 6ft 0in (323 x 183cm).

Antique South Caucasian Karabagh Kazak kelleh or long rug..

Circa 1900.

The rug has a traditional Karabagh region design of four medallions on a red ground; the medallions and surrounding area are in dark indigo blue and filled with rosette flower heads. The border is of a traditional Kazak design.

The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: R-2734
£7,950
| $10,460 USD | €9,486 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN CHAJLI RUG, UNUSUAL DESIGN VARIATIONS, ...

Item Ref
R-2720

Size: 7ft 0in x 4ft 3in (213 x 129cm).

Antique Caucasian Chajli long rug with triple medallion design.

Circa 1880.

A good example of a Chajli rug, with the traditional three medallion design. This rug has some very unusual design variations; the medallions are normally octagonal, but we can see that the lower ivory medallion is a square. The inner guard border starts at the lower end of the rug but then suddenly stops in line with the top of the square medallion. Also, at the very top end of the rug is a panel in blue; the weaver obviously had a lot of fun weaving this rug.

The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-2720.
£7,500
| $9,868 USD | €8,949 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN KUBA REGION RUNNER / LONG ...

Item Ref
R-2230

Size: 7ft 3in x 3ft 3in (220 x 104cm).

Antique Caucasian Kuba region long rug / runner of outstanding design.

Circa 1890.

The rug has four large colourful medallions on a dark indigo ground, this style of medallion is found on a well known group of rugs attributed to the kuba region of the north eastern Caucasus, the weavers are of Shirvan origin. The field is filled with many small animals and birds, along with other tribal design elements. A feature of this rug is the main border, which is a stylised floral arabesque, the use of red against the light indigo blue makes this particularly striking. This border design is also associated with a very small group of rugs, usually of early date from the Kuba region.

The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

This is an outstanding example of Caucasian weaving, a sought after and collectible rug.

Stock Number: R-2230.
£7,500
| $9,868 USD | €8,949 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN AKSTAFA LONG RUG / RUNNER, ...

Item Ref
H-484

Size: 9ft 9in x 4ft 0in (297 x 123cm).

Antique Caucasian Akstafa long rug with four star medallions and birds.

Circa 1880.

This is a good example of a well known group of long rugs attributed to the town of Akstafa. This rug is of classic design with four 'star' medallions on a midnight blue ground. Each medallion is flanked by the traditional Akstafa birds with large peacock like tails. The field is filled with many tribal devices and designs. The border is a good example of the classic ivory ground Akstafa design.
The rug has a soft floppy handle with fine wool, the colour palette gives the rug a soft warm feel.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good thick pile, the rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

Stock Number: H-484.
£7,500
| $9,868 USD | €8,949 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN SHIRVAN RUG, SUPERB DESIGN WITH ...

Item Ref
AOR-102

Size: 8ft 5in x 4ft 6in (257 x 136cm).

Antique Caucasian Shirvan rug classic medallion design.

Circa 1880.

An interesting Shirvan rug with the field filled with a row of large medallion, these are surrounded by hooked medallions and floral rosettes. It is most unusual to find a rug of this type with a Kufic style border.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: AOR-102.
£7,500
| $9,868 USD | €8,949 EUR

ANTIQUE SOUTH CAUCASIAN KAZAK RUG, ELONGATED LATCH ...

Item Ref
R-2103

Size: 8ft 6in x 4ft 6in (259 x 137cm).

Antique South Caucasian Kazak with two elongated latch hook medallions.

Circa 1890.

A superb example of a South Caucasian Kazak rug. Two long latch hook medallion in a soft terracotta on a dark indigo blue ground. The medallions are surrounded by tribal elements. The rug has a well drawn ivory ground border with floral rosettes similar to those found on rugs from the Gendje region.

The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-2103.
£7,500
| $9,868 USD | €8,949 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN KAZAK RUG WITH 'MEMLINC' GUL ...

Item Ref
R-2511

Size: 6ft 11in x 4ft 3in (212 x 129cm).

Antique Caucasian Kazak rug with a single column of boxed 'Memlinc guls'.

Circa 1890.

A superb Kazak rug with a single vertical column of five 'Memlinc guls'; this is a rug of outstanding colour and design. The five guls stand out against the madder red inner field which is framed by an inner and outer guard of stars on a light blue ground. The main border is the classic white ground 'S' design. The rug has wonderful soft wool and fully saturated dyes.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear with good long pile with a soft floppy handle.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: R-2511.
£7,250
| $9,539 USD | €8,651 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN GENDJE KAZAK RUNNER WITH MEDALLION ...

Item Ref
R-2019

Size: 10ft 0in x 3ft 7in (305 x 109cm).

Antique South Caucasian Gendje runner, with medallion design.

Circa 1890.

A good Gendje runner with seven medallions on a dark indigo blue ground, the medallions are of alternating designs. The field is filled with ornamental detail including two amusing human figures, along with combs and possibly donkeys or camels. The striking ivory ground border contrasts well with the dark field giving the runner a lighter feel.

The runner is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile. There is very slight corrosion to the blacks.

The runner is suitable for normal domestic use.

The runner has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-2019
£7,250
| $9,539 USD | €8,651 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN KARACHOP KAZAK WITH GREEN GROUND, ...

Item Ref
MT-005

Size: 8ft 2in x 4ft 8in (250 x 143cm).

Antique Caucasian Karachov Kazak rug of linked medallion design on a scarce green ground.

Circa 1880.

A good example of a Karachov Kazak rug with the traditional linked medallion design. The rug has four linked medallions on a sea green field, the colour combinations make this a visually striking rug. Note the many tribal filler items in the field, the design is visually similar to that found on Shirvan rugs.

The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile, the rug has been fully restored and is offered in showroom condition.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: MT-005.
£7,000
| $9,210 USD | €8,352 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN ZEJWA VILLAGE RUG OF SCARCE ...

Item Ref
H-299

Size: 5ft 10in x 4ft 11in (178 x 150cm)

Antique Caucasian Zejwa village rug of classic design.

Circa 1880.

Zejwa village is about 20km south of the town of Kuba in the eastern Caucasus. Rugs from this village are woven with a very distinctive serrated edge medallion design, they are one of the less common of the Caucasian village rugs.

This example is very closely related to the example published and discussed on page 304 of 'Oriental rugs Volume 1, Caucasian' by Ian Bennett. The design and border are almost identical to the published example.

Excellent condition, slight even wear with almost full pile.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

Stock Number: H-299.
£6,950
| $9,144 USD | €8,293 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN SHIRVAN RUNNER WITH LATTICE DESIGN, ...

Item Ref
R-1201

Size: 10ft 6in x 3ft 6in (320 x 107cm).

Antique Caucasian with lattice design and outstanding colours.

Circa 1880.

A superb example of a Shirvan runner, with multi coloured lattice design framed by a classic Caucasian 'leaf and wine glass' border on an ivory ground. The rug is of a fine weave with very good wool.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-1201.
£6,750
| $8,881 USD | €8,054 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN TALISH LONG RUG MOGHAN DESIGN, ...

Item Ref
R-160

Size: 10ft 8in x 3ft 7in (325 x 110cm).

Antique Caucasian Talish long rug, South East Caucasus.

Circa 1880.

An outstanding and interesting rug with 'Moghan' region type latch hook design.

A beautifully drawn rug with rich colours.

Excellent condition with even wear and medium / low pile.

Some re-piled areas and some corrosion to the blacks.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

A truly superb runner with very genuine age, original end finishes.

Stock Number: R-160.


£6,750
| $8,881 USD | €8,054 EUR

ANTIQUE SOUTH CAUCASIAN KARABAGH KELLEH, LARGE SIZE, ...

Item Ref
R-736

Size: 13ft 4in x 5ft 8in (407 x 174cm).

Antique South Caucasian Karabagh kelleh or long rug of large size.

Circa 1900.

The rug has a lattice design on a dark indigo blue ground, there are good reds and greens throughout the rug, the border is very pleasing and on a madder red ground.

The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and low pile.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: R-736

£6,750
| $8,881 USD | €8,054 EUR

TURKISH KARACHOV KAZAK DESIGN RUG, SUPERB COLOUR ...

Item Ref
R-186

Size: 7ft 5in x 5ft 9in (227 x 175cm).

Caucasian Karachov Kazak style rug of classic design on a red ground.

Circa 1980.

An outstanding example of a Karachov Kazak design rug with the traditional large octagonal central medallion design. The central medallion is on an ivory ground, the four corners contain the square and star design. Note the many tribal filler items in the field. The main border is of a very traditional 'leaf and wine glass' design on a soft yellow ground.

This rug is an outstanding example of a small group of very high quality reproductions made in Turkey in the 1980's, the wool is handspun and very soft, the dye quality is outstanding.

The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good pile.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

A really superb furnishing rug.

Stock Number: R-186.
£6,750
| $8,881 USD | €8,054 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN KAZAK RUG / SMALL CARPET, ...

Item Ref
R-2665

Size: 10ft 4in x 5ft 10in (316 x 179cm).

Antique Caucasian Kazak rug or small carpet, with repeat octogen medallion design.

Circa 1900.

An interesting and scarce Kazak rug, a related example is published in 'Oriental Rugs Vol 1 Caucasian' by Ian Bennett, page 141, plate 154. Bennett suggests that whilst the Gendje region is the most likely origin, it is possible that the rugs could be from the Karabagh region, due to design elements that are related to Chelaberd 'eagle' kayak rugs.
The example offered here has three vertical rows of seven linked octogens, on a dark indigo blue ground. The border design is also associated with rugs from Gendje. This is a striking large size furnishing rug, that will make a statement wherever it is used.

The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good pile.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-2665.
£6,750
| $8,881 USD | €8,054 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN KAZAK RUNNER GENDJE REGION WITH ...

Item Ref
R-2676

Size: 9ft 5in x 3ft 9in (286 x 115cm).

Antique Caucasian Gendje Kazak runner with boteh design.

Circa 1890.

A pleasing example Gendje Kazak runner with rows of colourful boteh on a midnight blue ground, the use of alternating colours creates a diagonal stripe effect. The floral rosette border on a soft red ground is typical of the Gendje region. A very good furnishing Caucasian runner.

The runner is in excellent good with slight even wear and medium pile.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-2676.
£6,750
| $8,881 USD | €8,054 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN SHIRVAN RUG WITH BOLD FLORAL ...

Item Ref
R-2222

Size: 5ft 1in x 4ft 8in (154 x 134cm).

Antique South East Caucasian Shirvan rug with bold floral lattice design.

Circa 1900.

This is a very good small Shirvan rug of almost square proportions, the design is one of the less common amongst Shirvan weaving. The bold lattice with small white flowers is almost reminiscent of that found in Baluch 'mina khani' rugs. The ivory ground border frames the madder red field well, this is a very pleasing small Shirvan rug.

The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium pile. The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-2222.
£6,600
| $8,684 USD | €7,875 EUR

ANTIQUE SOUTH CAUCASIAN RUG WITH SCARCE YELLOW ...

Item Ref
R-2236

Size: 7ft 5in x 4ft 2in (226 x 126cm).

Antique South Caucasian rug with scarce yellow ground.

Circa 1880.

This is an outstanding rug with a clear yellow ground containing six multi coloured diamond shaped latch hook medallions, each centred with a star or other tribal device. The field is filled with an array of design elements including, animals, people, stars, birds and even a man on horseback. The main border design is a variation on the 'Kufic' design. This is a striking and most unusual rug.

The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium pile. The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-2236.
£6,600
| $8,684 USD | €7,875 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN SHIRVAN KUBA REGION RUG WITH ...

Item Ref
R-2653

Size: 9ft 5in x 4ft 3in (288 x 129cm).

Antique north east Caucasian Shirvan rug with Kuba Afshan design.

Circa 1900.

This good Shirvan rug has the classic Afshan design on a clear madder red field. The rug has a single vertical row of five medallions, two of the cruciform star design and three of floral rosette form, surrounded by the zoomorphic split palmette designs. The border is of the traditional Shirvan 'Kufic' design.

Excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile. The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Hand washed and ready for use.

Stock Number: R-2653.
£6,500
| $8,552 USD | €7,756 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN KUBA SHIRVAN RUG, OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE ...

Item Ref
R-2724

Size: 4ft 10in x 3ft 9in (147 x 114cm).

Antique Caucasian Shirvan rug from the Kuba region, 'Tree of life with birds' design on a dark indigo blue ground.

Circa 1880.

An outstanding example of a Kuba Shirvan rug with one of the more unusual designs, Known as a 'bird' Shirvan or 'tree of life' Shirvan, this design combination with the interlocking bird border is considered to be scarce. The rug has superb colour with precise and detailed drawing, a truly outstanding rug.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and medium pile.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-2724.
£6,250
| $8,223 USD | €7,458 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN SHIRVAN BAKU KHILA LONG RUG, ...

Item Ref
R-2538

Size: 7ft 5in x 3ft 8in (225 x 113cm).

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Khila rug from the Baku region of the Eastern Caucasus.

Circa 1900.

A good example of a Khila long rug with six medallions on a dark indigo blue ground, the medallions are of classic Khila diamond design. The field is filled with floral rosettes, boteh and other tribal devices. The use of soft green in the upper medallion is very pleasing.

The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile, there are a few very small old repairs that I have detected, these are only visible upon very close inspection.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-2538.
£6,000
| $7,894 USD | €7,159 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN AKSTAFA RUG WITH BOLD MEDALLION ...

Item Ref
R-2220

Size: 5ft 11in x 4ft 0in (180 x 122cm).

Antique East Caucasian Akstafa rug with twin medallions.

Circa 1890.

A good small rug with two cruciform medallions on a dark indigo blue ground. The medallions in light indigo blue and madder red are filled with stars and latch hook devices. The field is filled with smaller latch hook or bird head medallions along with tribal devices and a small animal. The ivory ground border is of a classic Akstafa design. A charming small rug of scarce design.

Excellent condition with even wear and medium pile, the rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-2220.
£6,000
| $7,894 USD | €7,159 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN FACHRALO KAZAK LONG RUG WITH ...

Item Ref
R-1615

Size: 8ft 6in x 5ft 1in (260 x 155cm)

Antique Caucasian Kazak rug from the Georgian region around the town of Fachralo.

Circa 1900.

A superb Kazak rug with a variation of the 'opposed niche' design. The rug has superb colour and is very well drawn.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-1615.
£6,000
| $7,894 USD | €7,159 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN KARABAGH REGION RUNNER, COLOURFUL BOTEH ...

Item Ref
AOR-076

Size: 9ft 6in x 3ft 8in (290 x 111cm).

Antique Caucasian Karabagh region runner with all over colourful large boteh design.

late 19th century.

A good example of a Karabagh runner, the large size boteh are filled with pastel colours and shine on the midnight indigo blue ground. The border is exceptional with a large scale design on a ivory ground.

The runner is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.

The runner is suitable for normal domestic use.

The runner has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: AOR-076.
£6,000
| $7,894 USD | €7,159 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN AKSTAFA RUNNER, WONDERFUL COLOUR AND ...

Item Ref
R-162

Size: 10ft 1in x 3ft 7in (305 x 108cm).

Antique Caucasian Akstafa runner

4th quarter 19th century

A beautifully drawn runner with 5, eight pointed star medallions

Good filler elements and animals in each corner

Excellent ivory ground border

Superb condition with slight even wear and good pile

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-162.
£6,000
| $7,894 USD | €7,159 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN FACHRALO KAZAK PRAYER RUG, SUPERB ...

Item Ref
H-388

Size: 4ft 11in x 4ft 2in. (150 x 126cm)

Antique Caucasian Fachralo Kazak prayer rug with outstanding colour and condition.

Circa 1880.

A beautifully drawn rug with excellent clear colours, there are two green diamond shaped medallions in green on a clear red field. The border is beautifully drawn and of a classic design for this group of rugs.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, there is some corrosion to the browns.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

Ref: H-388.
£5,950
| $7,828 USD | €7,100 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN KARABAGH RUG OF SCARCE STRIPED ...

Item Ref
R-2675

Size: 7ft 10in x 3ft 11in (240 x 119cm).

Antique Caucasian Karabagh region rug with scarce striped boteh design.

Circa 1890.

A good Karabagh rug that belongs to a small group of weavings that have a striped boteh design and a simple floral border. The three stripes contain floral boteh within a meandering angular vine, separated by floral stripes similar to the borders. The colour palette, especially the dark cochineal pink in the central stripe is typical of the Karabagh region. This design is also found in rugs woven in Sivas, Turkey during the 19th century, it is considered that the weavers were Armenians living in Sivas.

A prayer rug with the same design is illustrated by Ian Bennett, in 'Oriental Rugs Volume 1 - Caucasian' page 112, plate 108. Another is discussed in Ralph Kaffel, 'Caucasian Prayer Rugs' page 71, plate 27.

The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-2675.
£5,500
| $7,236 USD | €6,563 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN SHIRVAN RUNNER, EASTERN CAUCASUS. STRIPE ...

Item Ref
R-978

Size: 12ft 0in x 3ft 5in (366 x 105cm).

Antique Caucasian Shirvan runner from the South Eastern Caucasus.

Circa 1890.

A very good example of a Shirvan runner, fine weave and outstanding colours. The field is a diagonal stripe design with small square filler elements. The border is a repeat latch hook design.

The runner is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile. There is slight corrosion to the blacks.

The runner is suitable for normal domestic use.

The runner has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-978
£5,500
| $7,236 USD | €6,563 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN MOGHAN KAZAK RUG WITH OCTAGON ...

Item Ref
R-1263

Size: 6ft 9in x 4ft 7in (205 x 139cm).

Antique Caucasian Moghan Kazak rug with a vertical row of 6 octagons on a soft red ground.

2nd half 19th century.

The rug has many small filler elements to the field design and excellent traditional Moghan region border designs.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight wear and good pile.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-1263.
£5,500
| $7,236 USD | €6,563 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN KAZAK LONG RUG, REPEAT MEDALLION ...

Item Ref
R-1451

Size: 9ft 11in x 5ft 0in (303 x 152cm).

Antique Caucasian Kazak long rug of good size.

Circa 1900.

The rug has five latch hook medallions on a indigo blue ground, the field contains a number of large birds and other devices. The borders are an attractive feature with the main border being in a soft yellow. The runner is dated twice at the top end.

Superb condition with slight even wear and good pile.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-1451.
£5,500
| $7,236 USD | €6,563 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN FACHRALO KAZAK PRAYER RUG, CIRCA ...

Item Ref
MT-004

Size: 6ft 11in x 4ft 3in. (210 x 129cm)

Antique Caucasian Fachralo Kazak prayer rug of traditional design.

Circa 1880.

A well drawn rug with excellent clear colours, there is a large ivory ground central medallion and note the floating mihrab at the top of the rug. This rug is slightly larger than others of this design that I have seen.

The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium pile, the rug has been fully restored and is offered in showroom condition.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Ref: MT-004.
£5,500
| $7,236 USD | €6,563 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN RUG KUBA REGION, SCARCE CHICHI ...

Item Ref
R-2015

Size: 4ft 8in x 3ft 9in (143 x 114cm).

Antique Caucasian Kuba region rug with scarce design and small size.

Circa 1890.

A superb colourful little rug that is probably from ChiChi in the Kuba region of the Eastern Caucasus. The main star border is a design found on ChiChi rugs, the repeat diamond field design is most unusual.

The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile, there is some corrosion to the black/browns.

The rug has been hand washed and ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-2015.
£5,500
| $7,236 USD | €6,563 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN DAGHESTAN RUG, LATTICE DESIGN, OUTSTANDING ...

Item Ref
R-2058

Size: 5ft 9in x 3ft 4in (174 x 101cm).

Antique Caucasian Daghestan rug with floral lattice on a dark indigo blue ground.

Circa 1900.

A superb example of this well known group of rugs, this rug has excellent colour and is very well drawn with a lattice and shrub design..

The rug has a classic Caucasian main border and the use of yellow and green give a very light feel that compliments the dark indigo in the field. The yellow in the inner reciprocal border is outstanding.

The rug has very slight even wear and good pile, the rug retains the original kilim end finishes at both ends.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-2058.
£5,500
| $7,236 USD | €6,563 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN SEICHUR RUG WITH STAR AND ...

Item Ref
R-1855

Size: 5ft 5in x 3ft 4in (165 x 102cm).

Antique Caucasian Seichur rug with star and lattice design.

Circa 1880.

This charming rug has a dark indigo blue field covered with a fine diamond lattice, with each diamond containing a eight pointed star. The stars are of differing colours and designs. The rug has a beautiful border in typical Seichur colouring with a floral rosette design.

The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile. The rug is of fine weave.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-1855.
£5,300
| $6,973 USD | €6,324 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN MOGHAN KAZAK LONG RUG, MEMLING ...

Item Ref
H-371

Size: 9ft 0in x 4ft 0in (275 x 123cm)

Antique South Caucasian Moghan Kazak long rug with Memling guls within octagons.

Circa 1890.

A superb Kazak long rug with two vertical rows of 'Memling guls'. The rug has a traditional border for rugs from this region.

Superb colour and typical Kazak weave.

Great condition, even wear with good pile.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: H-371.
£5,250
| $6,907 USD | €6,264 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN PRAYER RUG, KARABAGH REGION OF ...

Item Ref
R-1102

Size: 5ft 6in x 3ft 4in (167 x 101cm).

Antique Caucasian prayer rug, Karabagh region of scarce design.

late 19th century.

A superb example of a Caucasian prayer rug with very unusual bold design. Large central medallion in soft madder red surrounded by an indigo blue field containing boteh and floral rosettes. The rug is framed with a very narrow border.

The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium/low pile.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

This rug is a superb display item and would make a great wall hanging.

Stock Number: R-1102.
£5,250
| $6,907 USD | €6,264 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN GENDJE KAZAK LONG RUG / ...

Item Ref
H-301

Size: 8ft 6in x 3ft 3in (260 x 99cm).

Antique Caucasian Gendje Kazak long rug / runner with diagonal stripe design.

Circa 1880.

A superb example of a Gendje long rug, multi coloured stripes in superb natural colours giving the rug a very light feel. The rug is framed by a classic but simple floral rosette border.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: H-301.
£4,950
| $6,513 USD | €5,906 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN MOGHAN KAZAK RUG, HOOKED MEDALLION ...

Item Ref
R-2679

Size: 6ft 11in x 3ft 11in (210 x 119cm).

Antique Caucasian Moghan Kazak rug with a vertical row of four hooked medallions on a madder red ground.

Circa 1880.

A good example of a Moghan Kazak rug with the well known hooked medallion design, this example is interesting as each medallion is separated by a dotted line into its own compartment. I like the way that the weaver has made the fifth medallion appear to be disappearing under the borders at the top of the rug. The wide ivory ground border is of a classic Caucasian design.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-2679.
£4,950
| $6,513 USD | €5,906 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN LONG RUG WITH BOTEH DESIGN, ...

Item Ref
R-2723

Size: 7ft 11in x 3ft 3in (242 x 99cm).

Antique Caucasian long rug with all over boteh design.

Circa 1900.

An interesting example of a Caucasian 'boteh' design long rug, these are found throughout the Caucasus region. This example has very simple almost primitive drawing, it originates from either Gendje or Talish. Each boteh is drawn in an angular style and contains a smaller boteh with a flower or shrub; the soft pastel colours are unusual and rather pleasing.

The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-2723.
£4,950
| $6,513 USD | €5,906 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN KUBA REAGION RUG WITH CRUCIFORM ...

Item Ref
R-2028

Size: 5ft 11in x 3ft 8in (180 x 113cm).

Antique Caucasian Kuba region rug with cruciform medallion design.

Circa 1900/20.

A colourful rug that is probably from the Kuba region of the Eastern Caucasus. The three and a half cruciform medallion are on a dark indigo blue field which is filled with an array of Caucasian design elements. The border is of a simple yet interesting design.

The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile, there are some early aniline dyes used that have faded giving the rug a soft warm feel.

The rug has been hand washed and ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-2028.
£4,950
| $6,513 USD | €5,906 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN DAGHESTAN RUG WITH CHICHI STYLE ...

Item Ref
R-2221

Size: 6ft 1in x 4ft 0in (186 x 122cm).

Antique Caucasian Daghestan rug with ChiChi design.

Circa 1890.

A superb rug that is probably from Daghestan in the North Eastern Caucasus. The main star border combined with the outer rosette border and the inner repeat diamond design is often found on Daghestan rugs. The dark indigo field with a repeat stylized shrubs and stars is usually associated with ChiChi rug from Kuba, but is also found on a small group of Daghestan rugs.

The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile. The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-2221.
£4,800
| $6,315 USD | €5,727 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN DAGESTAN PRAYER RUG WITH SMALL ...

Item Ref
R-2188

Size: 5ft 7in x 3ft 11in (170 x 119cm).

Antique Caucasian Dagestan village prayer rug with small boteh design on dark indigo ground.

Circa 1890.

An interesting prayer rug with unusual design, the field of dark indigo blue is covered in very small floral boteh. At the top of the mihrab there are six water or oil ewers. The borders design features two ivory ground borders with a colourful carnation design.

The rug has even wear with medium pile. The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-2188.
£4,800
| $6,315 USD | €5,727 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN SHIRVAN RUG OF SMALL SIZE, ...

Item Ref
R-2501

Size: 5ft 2in x 3ft 0in (157 x 92cm).

Antique Caucasian Shirvan rug with 'Surahani' garden design.

Circa 1900/20.

A good example of a Shirvan rug, with the sought after garden design often associated with the Konagkend or Kuba region of the Eastern Caucasus. The rug is of a smaller size than is normally found.

The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and full pile.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-2501.
£4,800
| $6,315 USD | €5,727 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN MOGHAN KAZAK LONG RUG, OUTSTANDING ...

Item Ref
H-438

Size: 9ft 3in x 3ft 7in (282 x 108cm)

Antique South Caucasian Moghan Kazak long rug with Memling guls within octagons.

Circa 1880.

A superb Moghan Kazak long rug with two vertical rows of 'Memling guls' within multi coloured octagons in a very soft colour palette. The rug has an unusual ivory ground border.

Outstanding condition with slight even wear with good thick pile.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: H-438.
£4,750
| $6,250 USD | €5,668 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN GENDJE KAZAK RUG WITH DIAGONAL ...

Item Ref
MT-018

Size: 8ft 11in x 4ft 0in (271 x 123cm).

Antique Caucasian Gendje Kazak long rug with diagonal stripe design.

Circa 1890.

A good example of a Gendje long rug, multi coloured stripes in greens, blues, reds and yellow containing an interesting design of flowers, birds heads and rams horns. The rug is framed by a classic but simple floral rosette border.

The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile, there is some corrosion to the blacks and a few old re-weaves.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: MT-018.
£4,750
| $6,250 USD | €5,668 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN SHIRVAN IVORY GROUND PRAYER RUG ...

Item Ref
H-486

Size: 5ft 4in x 3ft 5in (162 x 103cm).

Antique Caucasian Shirvan prayer rug with floral lattice on an ivory ground.

Circa 1880

A good example of this well known group of prayer rugs with a very well drawn lattice containing flowering shrubs on an ivory ground. The mihrab contains an interesting design and note the two small water or oil ewers either side at the top of the mihrab..... a symbol of cleanliness. The multi coloured borders frame the rug well.

The rug has slight even wear, good pile.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

Stock Number: H-486.
£4,750
| $6,250 USD | €5,668 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN TALISH LONG RUG WITH DIAGONAL ...

Item Ref
MT-008

Size: 8ft 2in x 3ft 4in (250 x 101cm).

Antique Caucasian Talish long rug with diagonal stripe design.

Circa 1890.

A good example of a Talish long rug, multi coloured stripes in greens, blues, reds and white containing repeat small boteh design. The rug is framed by a classic but simple floral rosette border typical of the Talish region, the inner yellow guard border is a pleasing feature.

The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile, there is some corrosion to the blacks and a few old re-weaves.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: MT-008.
£4,750
| $6,250 USD | €5,668 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN KUBA SHIRVAN RUG, WONDERFUL BORDER ...

Item Ref
R-1200.

Size: 6ft 4in x 3ft 11in (194 x 120cm).

Antique Caucasian Shirvan rug from the Kuba region, lattice design on a dark indigo blue ground.

Late 19th century.

A good Kuba Shirvan rug with a unusual large scale lattice design of stylised floral medallions. This style can be traced back to the large floral carpets found in this region during the 17th and 18th centuries. The rug is framed by a wonderful large border of archaic design, note the birds heads and stars. A wonderful and dramatic rug.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-1200.
£4,750
| $6,250 USD | €5,668 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN MOGHAN KAZAK LONG RUG / ...

Item Ref
H-497

Size: 10ft 8in x 3ft 7in (326 x 110cm).

Antique Caucasian Moghan Kazak long rug / runner with a vertical row of 6 hooked medallions.

Circa 1880.

Moghan is a mountainous region to the west of Talish in the southern Caucasus, this rug is typical of the region with long thick pile of glossy wool. The hooked medallions are in alternating colours with designs in different colours to the centre. The ivory ground border has a stepped cruciform motif that is also found in Talish rugs.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight wear and good pile, the rug retains the original end finishes at both ends. Note that the rug is slightly misshapen along its length.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: H-497.
£4,500
| $5,921 USD | €5,369 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN KUBA REGION PEREPEDIL RUG, GOOD ...

Item Ref
R-2722

Size: 5ft 9in x 3ft 6in (175 x 107cm).

Antique Caucasian Kuba region Perepedil rug with an indigo blue ground and classic Kufic border.

Circa 1880.

This rug is an excellent example of a Perepedil with a very well drawn field. The colour range is excellent and includes a good soft green, shades of madder red and a pleasing yellow. The design contains well drawn dragons along with rams horn devices. The Kufic border is excellent, the guard borders are of the chevron design often found on Kuba region rugs.

The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-2722.
£4,500
| $5,921 USD | €5,369 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN DAGESTAN RUG WITH LATTICE DESIGN ...

Item Ref
H-527

Size: 5ft 1in x 3ft 2in (154 x 96cm).

Antique Caucasian Dagestan rug with floral lattice on a yellow ground.

Circa 1890.

The rug has a large scale lattice design of lotus palmettes on a yellow ground. The main ivory ground border is of traditional design, the chevron design inner and outer guards are typical of rugs from the Kuba region and Dagestan.

The rug has even wear and medium pile. (Please note that the rug has a very slight 'curve' to the left hand side).

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

Stock Number: H-527.
£4,500
| $5,921 USD | €5,369 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN MOGHAN KAZAK RUG WITH MEMLING ...

Item Ref
H-529

Size: 6ft 4in x 4ft 0in (192 x 121cm)

Antique South Caucasian Moghan Kazak rug with Memling guls within octagons.

Circa 1890.

A superb Moghan Kazak rug with two vertical rows of 'Memling guls' within multi coloured octagons. The rug has a traditional Caucasian leaf border design which is typical for rugs from this region. Normally this design of rug is found in a longer format or as a runner; so it is pleasing to find an example in a conventional rug size.

Superb colour derived from good natural dyes and typical Kazak weave.

Excellent condition with slight even wear with good thick pile.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: H-529.
£4,500
| $5,921 USD | €5,369 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN KUBA REGION PEREPEDIL RUG, CIRCA ...

Item Ref
AOR-082

Size: 4ft 7in x 3ft 7in (140 x 110cm).

Antique Caucasian Kuba region Perepedil rug with an indigo blue ground and classic Kufic border.

Circa 1880.

This rug is an excellent example of a small size Perepedil with a very well drawn field. The colour range is excellent and includes a good soft green, shades of madder red and a pleasing yellow. The design contains well drawn dragons along with rams horn devices. Note the small floral boxes in the lower corners of the field. The Kufic border is excellent, the inner guard is of linked stars and the outer guard is of the traditional reciprocal design.

The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile, the ends are original with slight losses in places which have been secured.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: AOR-082.
£4,500
| $5,921 USD | €5,369 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN MOGHAN KAZAK LONG RUG, OUTSTANDING ...

Item Ref
H-402

Size: 7ft 10in x 3ft 9in (240 x 114cm)

Antique South Caucasian Moghan Kazak long rug with Memling guls within octagons.

Circa 1880.

A superb Moghan Kazak long rug with two vertical rows of 'Memling guls' within multi coloured octagons. The rug has a traditional Caucasian leaf border design which is traditional for rugs from this region.

Superb colour derived from good natural dyes and typical Kazak weave.

Outstanding condition with slight even wear with good thick pile. Note the original kilim end finishes at both ends.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: H-402.
£4,250
| $5,592 USD | €5,071 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN AKSTAFA LONG RUG / RUNNER, ...

Item Ref
H-517

Size: 8ft 6in x 4ft 0in (259 x 123cm).

Antique Caucasian Akstafa long rug with three star medallions and eight large peacocks.

Circa 1880.

This is a good example of a well known group of long rugs attributed to the town of Akstafa. This rug is of classic design with three 'star' medallions on a midnight blue ground. Each medallion is flanked by the traditional Akstafa birds with large peacock like tails. The field is filled with many tribal devices and designs, including small animals. The border is a good example of the classic ivory ground Akstafa design.
The rug has a soft floppy handle with fine wool, the colour palette gives the rug a soft warm feel.

The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile, the rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

Stock Number: H-517.
£4,250
| $5,592 USD | €5,071 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN KAZAK LONG RUG, SUPERB COLOUR ...

Item Ref
R-895

Size: 7ft 3in x 3ft 6in (222 x 107cm).

Antique Caucasian Kazak long rug or short runner from the Western Caucasus.

Circa 1900.

A very good example of a Kazak runner or long rug, with strong bold medallion design and clear colours.

The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile. There is slight corrosion to the blacks.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-895
£4,250
| $5,592 USD | €5,071 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN GENDJE KAZAK LONG RUG WITH ...

Item Ref
R-2556

Size: 7ft 8in x 3ft 10in (234 x 118cm).

Antique Caucasian Gendje Kazak long rug with stripe & boteh design.

Circa 1880.

A good example of a Gendje long rug, multi coloured stripes filled with boteh and an angular vine. The soft colours give the rug a light feel. The light indigo blue border frames the rug well.

The rug is in excellent good with even wear and medium / low pile, there are a few scattered old re-piled areas.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-2556.
£3,950
| $5,197 USD | €4,713 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN GENDJE RUNNER WITH DIAGONAL STRIPE ...

Item Ref
H-372

Size: 9ft 5in x 3ft 4in (287 x 101cm).

Antique Caucasian Gendje Kazak runner with diagonal stripe design.

Circa 1880.

A good example with excellent colour and a striking ivory ground border. The diagonal stripes are filled with small floral shrubs.

The runner is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.

The runner is suitable for normal domestic use.

The runner has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: H-372.
£3,750
| $4,934 USD | €4,475 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN GENDJE PRAYER RUG, FLORAL LATTICE ...

Item Ref
H-526

Size: 4ft 6in x 3ft 2in (136 x 97cm).

Antique Caucasian Gendje prayer rug with floral lattice on an ivory ground.

Circa 1890.

This is a good example of a well known group of prayer rugs attributed to Gendje, in the central southern Caucasus. These rugs have a floral lotus palmette design, contained within a lattice on an ivory ground; note the square shaped mihrab. The border is of traditional form with the bold colour palette associated with this group of rugs. An interesting example with bold, colourful design.

The rug has slight even wear, good pile.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

Stock Number: H-526.
£3,750
| $4,934 USD | €4,475 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN DAGESTAN PRAYER RUG, IVORY GROUND ...

Item Ref
H-434

Size: 4ft 6in x 3ft 5in (137 x 103cm).

Antique Caucasian Dagestan prayer rug with floral lattice on an ivory ground.

Circa 1880.

A good example of this well known group of prayer rugs, this rug has excellent soft colour and is of a small size.

The rug has a classic main border and star design to the guards; note the outer reciprocal border, this is not common at all on these rugs. The borders are of a very soft and warm colour palette with much lighter colours at the lower end.

The rug has slight even wear and good pile.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

Stock Number: H-434.
£3,750
| $4,934 USD | €4,475 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN SHIRVAN RUG WITH GYMYL MEDALLION ...

Item Ref
H-322

Size: 5ft 6in x 4ft 4in (168 x 131cm).

Antique South East Caucasian Shirvan rug with 'gymyl' design, often known as the dragon motif.

Circa 1900.

The rug is a good example with bold design and striking contrast of colours, the ivory design stands out against the fine field lattice design in indigo blue and madder red. The border design is floral rosettes on a light indigo blue ground. A striking rug of small size.

The rug is in very good condition with slight even wear and good pile. There are old hanging loops attached to the reverse which may account for the excellent condition.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: H-322.
£3,650
| $4,802 USD | €4,355 EUR

OLD CAUCASIAN SHIRVAN RUG WITH SEICHUR PALMETTE ...

Item Ref
R-321

Size: 6ft 5in x 4ft 11in (195 x 150cm).

A very good old South Caucasian Shirvan rug, with a design inspired by Seichur palmette rugs from the Kuba region.

About 30 years old.

A superb example of Shirvan village weaving, rich natural colours and hand-spun wool. This rug was purchased in Azerbaijan about 15 years ago from weavers who had a small but very high quality weaving workshop.

The design is usually found on 17th and 18th century Seichur rugs from the Kuba region, but there are also some later examples known that date to the 1st half of the 19th century. This group of rugs are discussed by Ian Bennett in 'Oriental Rugs Volume 1 Caucasian', plate 388 page 295.

This example has outstanding colour with a floral Seichur border surrounding a ivory field filled with a palmette design.

The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good pile.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display. The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

A scarce example of modern Shirvan weaving of the highest quality.

Stock Number: R-321.
£3,500
| $4,605 USD | €4,176 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN KAZAK RUG WITH MEMLINC GULS ...

Item Ref
AOR-001

Size: 6ft 7in x 3ft 8 in (201 x 112cm)

Antique Caucasian Kazak rug with Memlinc guls within octagons.

2nd half 19th century

A superb Kazak rug with a single vertical row of 'Memlinc guls'

Superb colour and typical Kazak weave

Great condition, even wear with good pile to the borders and lower pile to the middle.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: AOR-001
£3,500
| $4,605 USD | €4,176 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN KAZAK LONG RUG, GREAT COLOUR, ...

Item Ref
R-169

Size: 8ft 8in x 4ft 1in (265 x 125cm).

Antique Caucasian Kazak long rug, South Western Caucasus

Second half 19th century.

A beautiful long rug with 3 medallions, a 4th one is dissapearing at the top

A well drawn rug with wonderful soft colours including a powder blue field, yellow a a very gentle madder red

The border is one of the classic Caucasian designs

Outstanding condition with some very well done re-piled areas

Even wear with low pile.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-169.


£3,500
| $4,605 USD | €4,176 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN ARMENIAN ERIVAN RUG, CLASSIC TRIPLE ...

Item Ref
R-2686

Size: 5ft 4in x 3ft 7in (163 x 109cm).

Antique Armenian Erivan / Yerevan rug with traditional lobbed medallion design on a indigo blue ground.

Circa 1920.

A good small Erivan rug with a triple lobbed medallion design on a indigo blue field. This style of medallion is unique to the Erivan region, and related to medallion styles found also in the Karabagh region. The field is filled with flower heads and other devices including some crosses. Note the bee's or butterflies in the four corners. The ivory ground main border is of a traditional Caucasian meandering leaf design.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: R-2686
£3,250
| $4,276 USD | €3,878 EUR

OLD CAUCASIAN EAGLE KAZAK RUG, SUPERB FURNISHING ...

Item Ref
R-1429

Size: 7ft 2in x 5ft 2in (218 x 157cm)

Old Caucasian Chelaberd Kazak double medallion rug.

Circa 1920/30.

A good Kazak rug of the well known Chelaberd design, also known as Eagle Kazak rugs. These rugs are from the Karabagh region of the South West Caucasus. This example is a later variation of the design and an ideal furnishing rug.

The rug is in excellent condition with very slight wear and good pile.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic.

Stock Number: R-1429.
£3,250
| $4,276 USD | €3,878 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN DERBENT RUG WITH SUPERB COLOUR, ...

Item Ref
R-2080

Size: 5ft 11in x 4ft 0in (181 x 122cm).

Antique Caucasian Derbent rug of star design with superb colour.

Circa 1900.

The town of Derbent is located on the coast of the Caspian sea in the North East Caucasus and has a long weaving tradition. This small rug is an outstanding example with three large star medallions in a very soft blue and are almost floating on the midnight indigo blue coloured field. The traditional border frames the rug well.

The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and good pile.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display, the rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: R-2080.
£3,000
| $3,947 USD | €3,580 EUR

OLD CAUCASIAN SHIRVAN RUG WITH SCARCE DESIGN, ...

Item Ref
R-318

Size: 6ft 0in x 4ft 8in (184 x 141cm).

A very good old South Caucasian Shirvan rug, with a design inspired by kilims from the Kuba region.

About 30 years old.

A superb example of Shirvan village weaving, rich natural colours and hand-spun wool. This rug was purchased in Azerbaijan about 15 years ago from weavers who had a small but very high quality weaving workshop.

The design is usually found on kilims from the Kuba region, but there are also some piled examples known that date to the late 19th century. The rug offered here is very similar to the example published by Ian Bennett in 'Oriental Rugs Volume 1 Caucasian', plate 248 page 203. The weavers may in fact have been inspired by this image.

The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good pile.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display. The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

A scarce example of modern Shirvan weaving of the highest quality.

Stock Number: R-318.
£3,000
| $3,947 USD | €3,580 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN FACHRALO KAZAK PRAYER RUG OF ...

Item Ref
MT-025

Size: 6ft 4in x 5ft 0in. (192 x 153cm)

Antique Caucasian Fachralo Kazak prayer rug with large single medallion design.

Circa 1880.

A beautifully drawn rug with an elegant simplicity, the large central latch hook medallion is on a rich red / brown field containing simple box designs and floral rosettes. The border has good colour and is of the classic type found on Fachralo prayer rugs.

The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium / low pile, there are a few scattered old re-weaves that blend well into the rug.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

Ref: MT-025.
£2,950
| $3,881 USD | €3,520 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN RUG WITH LESGHI STAR DESIGN, ...

Item Ref
R-2661

Size: 5ft 2in x 3ft 3in (157 x 100cm).

Antique Caucasian rug with 'Lesghi star' design.

Circa 1890.

A good Caucasian rug with a single vertical row of three large 'Lesghi Stars', superb colour and fine Shirvan like weave. The wide ivory ground border is of a multi coloured star design. The minor borders are in a chevron design, which is normally associated with rugs from Dagestan in the North Eastern Caucasus.

Excellent condition, even wear with medium pile.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: R-2661.
£2,950
| $3,881 USD | €3,520 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN LESGHI STAR RUG WITH UNUSUAL ...

Item Ref
R-2662

Size: 5ft 5in x 3ft 7in (166 x 109cm).

Antique Caucasian rug with 'Lesghi star' design, very unusual bird border.

Circa 1890.

A very good small Caucasian rug with the well known Lesghi star design, the four stars are in white, set against a dark indigo blue ground. The main feature of this small rug is the beautifully drawn main border, with a repeat design of peacocks (perching birds), goats and floral rosettes on an ivory coloured ground. This border is found on a small group of rugs attributed to Shirvan-Baku, in the Eastern Caucasus around the city of Baku, Azerbaijan.

Excellent condition, even wear with medium pile.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: R-2662.
£2,950
| $3,881 USD | €3,520 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN LESGHI STAR DESIGN RUG, DATED ...

Item Ref
R-2663

Size: 5ft 5in x 3ft 7in (166 x 109cm).

Antique Caucasian rug with 'Lesghi star' design, dated 1328 / 1910.

Circa 1910.

A small Caucasian rug with three Lesghi stars on a dark indigo blue ground. The rug is dated in both of the top corners 1328 which translates to 1910. The rug has a traditional Caucasian meandering leaf border on an ivory coloured ground.

Excellent condition, even wear with medium pile.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: R-2663.
£2,950
| $3,881 USD | €3,520 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN DERBENT RUG, VERY SOFT COLOURS, ...

Item Ref
R-1961

Size: 4ft 10in x 3ft 5in (147 x 103cm).

Antique Caucasian Derbent rug of very fine weave and a soft colour palette.

Circa 1900.

The town of Derbent is located on the coast of the Caspian sea in the North East Caucasus and has a long weaving tradition. This small rug is a pleasing example with fine weave, the five central diamond medallions are in a very soft blue and are almost floating on the light camel coloured field. The traditional border frames the rug well.

The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium / low pile.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display, the rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: R-1961.
£2,900
| $3,816 USD | €3,460 EUR

OLD CAUCASIAN SHIRVAN RUG WITH KUBA REGION ...

Item Ref
R-514

Size: 5ft 3in x 4ft 5in (161 x 135cm).

A very good old South Caucasian Shirvan rug, with a design inspired by 19th century rugs from the Kuba region.

About 30 years old.

A superb example of Shirvan village weaving, rich natural colours and hand-spun wool. This rug was purchased in Azerbaijan about 15 years ago from weavers who had a small but very high quality weaving workshop.

This example is very well drawn with an ivory field with a dragon or bird design surrounded by floral rosettes, the border is a classic Shirvan design.

The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good pile.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display. The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

A scarce example of modern Shirvan weaving of the highest quality.

Stock Number: R-514.
£2,750
| $3,618 USD | €3,281 EUR

ANTIQUE EAST CAUCASIAN RUG WITH LESGHI STAR ...

Item Ref
R-1854

Size: 3ft 7in x 2ft 10in (110 x 86cm).

Antique East Caucasian rug with 'Lesghi star' design.

Circa 1900.

A good small rug with a vertical row of four 'Lesghi' stars. The ivory stars stand out from the dark indigo blue background. The ivory border and pastel colours give the rug a light feel.

Excellent condition, even wear with medium pile.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use, or it would make a superb wall hanging.

Stock Number: R-1854.
£2,500
| $3,289 USD | €2,983 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN LAMPA-KARABAGH LONG RUG WITH STRIKING ...

Item Ref
H-400

Size: 7ft 11in x 3ft 10in (242 x 118cm).

Antique Caucasian Lampa-Karabagh long rug with repeat medallion design.

Circa 1900.

An interesting rug belonging to a well known group of Karabagh rugs with large floral medallions. This example is particularly striking with the medallions in a rich pink / red on a midnight indigo blue ground.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good thick pile. The rug retains the original braided end finishes at both ends.

The rug has been hand washed and ready for use or display. A good strong rug suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: H-400.
£2,500
| $3,289 USD | €2,983 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN ARMENIAN ERIVAN RUG ON A ...

Item Ref
R-1652

Size: 6ft 0in x 4ft 1in (183 x 124cm).

Antique Caucasian Erivan rug with interesting repeat design on a scarce yellow ground.

Circa 1900.

A very good small Erivan rug with a repeat angular design on a soft yellow field. The rug has multiple floral rosette borders including a very light indigo blue outer guard. The colour palette gives the rug a light feel. This design is also associated with rugs from Daghestan.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: R-1652.
£2,500
| $3,289 USD | €2,983 EUR