The historic Khanate or administrative district of Shirvan produced many highly decorative antique rugs that have a formality and stylistic complexity that is found in few rugs from the Caucasus. The depth of colors, the complexity of the composition and the phenomenal patterns featured in antique Shirvan rugs set them apart from those produced in other regions of the Caucasus.
This rug is very unique in beauty size and age and it's not replaceable. Size: 3'3" x 4'2".
This name is believed to be derived from a Caucasian tribe, the Chechen, the design found association with a number of different weave patterns like Kuba, Baku, Daghestan and Shirvan.
Very unique and attractive 19th century rug.
This Runner is in excellent condition with high pile throughout the rug, cleaned and no stained, the ends and bindings of the rug are intact as original and there has not been any repairs. There are no tears, breaks or holes.
The materials are from vegetable dyes wool pile over cotton foundation. The pattern is floral with fish design.
This wonderful runner was made in Caucuses, circa 1930s or 1940's. It has purchased from a nice home in New York.
Quba rugs and carpets are named for a town that is located within the Daghestan region of Caucasus not far from the Caspian Sea; therefore, making Kubas a subdivision of Caucasian carpets. Kuba is at once a city and an area that was formerly a Khanate of Azerbaijan. Within the Kuba genre itself, there exist many subdivisions including: Alpan-Kuba, Karagashli, Konaghend, Chi Chi, Perepedil, Seychour and Zejwa.
The Caucasus is bounded by the rugged mountains and lush valleys of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. This cultural melting pot was populated by Armenian dyers and weavers, Azeri Turks, groups from the Northern Caucasus and minorities from the surrounding areas. The Kazak rugs of the Caucasus are distinctive and individual. Geometric people and animals, symbolic motifs, dramatic medallions, crenelated fence borders, angular cloud-bands and graphic latch.
Made in south-eastern Caucasus, bordering on north-western Iran.
This rug foundation and pile both are wool.
The design is significantly unique, specially the black border and the center medallion, therefore it is unique and important rug from every aspect.
Highly unusual design antique colorful Kazak rug.
The Caucasus is bounded by the rugged mountains and lush valleys of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. This cultural melting pot was populated by Armenian dyers and weavers, Azeri Turks, groups from the Northern Caucasus and minorities from the surrounding areas. The Kazak rugs of the Caucasus are distinctive and individual. Geometric people and animals, symbolic motifs, dramatic medallions, crenellated fence borders, angular cloud-bands and graphic latch.
Kazak rugs are primarily produced as village productions rather than city pieces. Made from materials particular to individual tribal provinces, the rugs of the Caucasus normally display bold geometric designs in primary colors. Kazak rugs are a type of Armenian rug that were woven in the south of Caucasus, between Tiflis and Erevan. They are not associated with any particular tribe, but with the geographical areas in which they were made.
