Emerald Karatchov Caucasian Rug, 19th Century – Rare Collectible

This 19th-century Caucasian Kassim Ushak rug represents one of the most distinctive expressions of tribal weaving from the region. Characterised by its three aligned medallions set a...

A beautifully woven example of 19th-century Dagestan craftsmanship, this Caucasian Lesghi rug features the iconic five-star medallions arranged across a deep red field—one of the mos...

This 19th-century Caucasian Karabagh rug displays a beautifully balanced field of small geometric medallions arranged in a rhythmic lattice, framed by a series of classic Caucasian b...

This antique Caucasian Kassim Ushag rug presents a striking interplay of medallions, angular geometry, and a beautifully layered palette of soft coral, deep navy, ivory, and celadon ...

Antique Caucasian Sewan Sevan Kazak rug, circa 1880. The large shield medallion typical on Sewan Kazaks in greens and ivory on an almost madder red field. ...

Antique Caucasian Karabagh Rug, Late 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 4'2" W x 6'3" L Origin: Caucasus Period: Late 19th Century Rug ID: 21252

Rare Caucasian Rug Caucasus Rug Size: 176×224 cm This wonderful rug is a formerly unpublished addition to a small and rare group of blue-ground Caucasian rugs whose design is dominated by a prominent decahedral gabled ivory medallion. The overall pattern echoes that of a group of earlier 17th and 18th century north west Persian carpets, whose designs were based upon the Persian garden plan known as the “Four Gardens” or Chahar Bagh (M.S.Dimand & J. Mailey, Oriental Rugs in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1973, p.84, fig.116). The smaller lozenges that extend above and below the central medallion on the present lot, are linked by a narrow vertical channel which represents the streams and ornamental pools that feed the flowering trees and shrubs on either side. The once eight-pointed medallion, that is an archaic form found in early Anatolian and Caucasian rugs, and which continues to be used throughout the nineteenth century in Fachralo rugs...

Antique Caucasian Sumak, Late 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 5'4" W x 9'0" L Origin: Caucasus Period: Late 19th Century Rug ID: 19491