ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN SEWAN KAZAK RUG OF CLASSIC ...

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AOR-117

Size: 6ft 7in x 4ft 4in (200 x 131cm).

Antique South West Caucasian Kazak rug of the traditional ‘Sewan’ design, with a cruciform medallion set on a terracotta field.

Circa 1890.

The rug has a large central straight sided cruciform medallion containing many different designs and devices, these rugs are often considered to be of Armenian origin. The soft terracotta colour palette and ivory ground border gives the rug a very light feel.

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

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: AOR-117.
£4,250
| $5,396 USD | €4,828 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN ARMENIAN KARABAGH REGION PRAYER / ...

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AOR-116

Size: 6ft 11in x 3ft 2in (212 x 97cm).

Antique Caucasian prayer rug, Karabagh region of scarce design.

Circa 1880.

A superb example of a Caucasian Armenian prayer / alter rug with very scarce design. The rug is of a compartmented design with the mihrab at the top, below this are three compartments containing large 'bird head' medallions with the lower compartment with design elements related to the tree of life. Each compartment is divided by a band of floral rosettes. The rug is framed by an ivory ground border of the so called 'Jerusalem' design. This is an interesting rug worthy of further study to understand fully the iconography and also its intended use given the rather unusual size.

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: AOR-116.
£4,750
| $6,031 USD | €5,396 EUR

ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN AKSTAFA LONG RUG / RUNNER, ...

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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
| $5,396 USD | €4,828 EUR

VINTAGE KASHAN CARPET OF LARGE SIZE WITH ...

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JF-06

Size: 16ft 3in x 10ft 10in (495 x 330cm).

Vintage Persian Kashan carpet of traditional small medallion design in a large room size.

Circa 1930.

A very good furnishing Kashan carpet with a traditional small medallion design. The carpet has a medium indigo blue ground covered with floral spray's in soft pastel colours. The border is filled with a floral design similar to that of the main carpet. The central medallion is beautifully drawn with a central star on a very soft pistachio green, this soft green is used throughout the carpet and combined with the ivory and other pastel colours it creates a very fresh and light feel.

The carpet is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good pile, there are a few very slightly lower spots.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use such as a dining room or a living room.

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

This is an outstanding furnishing carpet that would grace any room and work well with the finest antique furniture.

Stock Number: JF-06.
£12,000
| $15,235 USD | €13,631 EUR