Antique Caucasian Karabagh or Armenian Kazak Rug, circa 1900
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique South Caucasian Karabagh or Armenian Kazak rug with triple linked medallion with an X box border.
Antique Caucasian Karabagh or Armenian Kazak Rug, circa 1900
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique South Caucasian Karabagh or Armenian Kazak rug with triple linked medallion with an X box border.
$1,640Sale Price|53% Off
Antique Armenian Kazak Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Geometric Design, 1900
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Armenian Kazak Rug – A Geometric Wonder from Central Caucasus Step into a world of vibrant colours and ancient design with this exquisite Armenian Kazak rug.
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$5,319Sale Price|30% Off
4x7.4 Ft Antique Caucasian Armenian Kazak Rug, 100% Wool & All Natural Dyes
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Antique Caucasian Armenian Kazak rug 100% wool, natural dyes, very good condition, all original.
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4'9"x7'1" Red Antique Caucasian Armenian Kazak Pure Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Scarlet Red, Antique Caucasian Armenian Kazak, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Good Condition, Clean, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Traditi...
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4'x8' Yale Blue Antique Caucasian Rug Armenian Kazak Hand Knotted Pure Wool
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Yale Blue, Antique Caucasian Rug, Armenian Kazak, Good Condition, Clean and Soft, Geometric Medallions Design, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Full Pile Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pi...
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4'x8'9" Navy Blue Antique Caucasian Rug Armenian Kazak Hand Knotted Pure Wool
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Navy Blue, Antique Caucasian Rug, Armenian Kazak, Good Condition, Clean and Soft, Geometric Medallions Design, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Full Pile, Wide Runner, Oriental Primary mater...
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5'1"x8'7" Red Antique Armenian Kazak Signed and Dated 1914 Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Rust Red with Navy Blue, Antique Armenian Kazak, Signed and Dated 1914, Good Condition, Clean with Minor Wear, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No...
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Antique Mint Condition Caucasian Armenian Kazak Rug
Located in Milan, IT
An exquisite antique southwest Caucasian rug, belonging to the prestigious family of weavings known as Kazak. These are characteristically distinguished by abstract geometric pattern...
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Zabihi Collection Madder Red Armenian Antique Rug, Dated 1940
Located in New York, NY
A geometric tribal-looking Armenian Kazak rug dated 1940. Some Armenian writing can be seen in the detailed shots as well.
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$4,872Sale Price|30% Off
4.8x8.8 Ft Antique Armenian Lambolo - Lori Pambak Kazak Rug, Dated 1905
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This magnificent and historically significant Antique Armenian Lori-Pambak Kazak Rug is a museum-quality tribal textile from the South Caucasus.
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Antique Double Niche Geometric Design Armenian Caucasian Kazak Rug Dated 1895
Located in Milan, IT
This Kazak rug shows a double niche pattern enclosing a large, squarish device with pointed ends containing a concentric, polychrome hooked diamond element, this being an iconic moti...
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$6,800
Antique Kazak Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
The diverse population of this area primarily consists of Armenians and Azeri Turks; however large groups of Georgians and Kurds also inhabit and produce rugs in this territory.
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Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
This rug has two distinct elements from various regions of this area, the central latch-hook medallion is often found in Bordjalou Kazaks, and the stylized palmettes flanking the med...
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Antique Moghan Kazak Runner
Located in Closter, NJ
Moghan Kazaks usually are filled with Memling-gul medallions, which were depicted in European paintings by the artist Hans Memling (1430 - 1494).
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Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
The diverse population of this area primarily consists of Armenians and Azeri Turks; however large groups of Georgians and Kurds also inhabit and produce rugs in this territory.
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Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
The diverse population of this area primarily consists of Armenians and Azeri Turks; however large groups of Georgians and Kurds also inhabit and produce rugs in this territory.
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Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
The diverse population of this area primarily consists of Armenians and Azeri Turks; however large groups of Georgians and Kurds also inhabit and produce rugs in this territory.
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Beautiful antique Caucasian Kazak rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century Caucasian Kazak rug with nice white Botteh and stylized designs, and beautiful natural colours with red pink field, blue , red, pink, orange, green a...
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Beautiful antique Caucasian Kazak rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century Caucasian Kazak rug with nice geometrical decorative and stylized designs, and beautiful natural colours with dark brown field, red, yellow, pink, br...
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Antique Karachopf Kazak Prayer Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
The diverse population of this area primarily consists of Armenians and Azeri Turks; however large groups of Georgians and Kurds also inhabit and produce rugs in this territory.
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Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
The diverse population of this area primarily consists of Armenians and Azeri Turks; however large groups of Georgians and Kurds also inhabit and produce rugs in this territory.
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$12,500
Antique Karachopf Kazak Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
The diverse population of this area primarily consists of Armenians and Azeri Turks; however large groups of Georgians and Kurds also inhabit and produce rugs in this territory.
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$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Early Caucasian Tree of Life Kazak
Located in Beirut, LB
A highly prized large-sized antique Tree of Life Kazak carpet. An ancient symbol in Urartu (the ancient proto-Armenian kingdom), the tree of life is often found in older Armenian ...
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Antique Early 20th Century Cloud Band Kazak Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
Cloud band Kazaks are woven in the village of Chondzoresk in the northwest part of Karabagh.
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$20,800Sale Price|35% Off
19th Century, Excellent Condition Lori Pambak Kazak Rug
Located in Beirut, LB
Lori Pambak rugs are some of the most sought-after Caucasian rugs. Woven in the mountainous Lori region of Armenia, rugs from these region are most renowned for their cruciform octag...
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Antique Caucasian Moghan Kazak Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
Moghan Kazaks usually are filled with Memling-gul medallions, which were depicted in European paintings by the artist Hans Memling (1430 - 1494).
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$7,750Sale Price|50% Off
19th Century Antique Caucasus Kazak Gallery Carpet 13'7 x 6'8
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Caucasus Kazak Carpet with Dual Geometric Medallions. This stunning 19th century Kazak rug from the Caucasus region displays magnificent, dual, geometric medallions and an al...
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$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Ganje Kazak Rug 3'11'' x 5'11''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Ganje Kazak Rug 3'11'' x 5'11''. SW Caucasus/Armenia. Boldly patterned, strongly colored, totally geometric, all wool, coarse to moderate weave, medium to long pile, scatter ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kazak Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
Woven by tribal artisans in the northwest Persian-Caucasus borderlands—regions historically inhabited by Armenian and Azerbaijani weavers—Kazak rugs are known for their powerful geom...
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Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug with Bold Geometric Medallions 5'9 x 7'1
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 5'9 x 7'1 Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug with Bold Geometric Medallions 5'9 x 7'1. Keivan Woven Arts/ rug/X23-0813-94, country of origin / type: Caucasus / Kazak, circa 1890...
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Antique Bordjalou Kazak Wool Rug, 5'5" x 8'8", Navajo-Like Graphic Composition
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Background and Provenance Bordjalou rugs are a substyle of Kazak weaving associated with the historic Borchaly district, once part of the Russian Empire and today divided between Arm...
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$4,916Sale Price|20% Off
7'10"x9'4" Sailor Blue Hand Knotted Armenian Inspired Design Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Armenian Inspired Caucasian Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weavin...
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$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Caucasian Bordjalou Kazak Rug
Located in Beirut, LB
Woven in the regions around North Armenia and South Georgia, Bordjalou Kazaks use some of the most particular designs among Caucasian rugs.
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9'x12'2" Imperial Red Armenian Inspired Natural Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Imperial Red, Armenian Inspired Caucasian Design, 200 KPSI, Natural Dyes, Densely Woven, Natural Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25...
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11'5"x11'9" Hague Blue Hand Knotted Armenian Caucasian Wool Square Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Armenian Inspired Caucasian Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weavin...
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2'1"x5'10" Delft Blue Armenian Inspired Wool Hand Knotted Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Delft Blue, Armenian Inspired Caucasian Design, 200 KPSI, Vegetable Dyes, Dense Weave, Organic Wool, Hand Knotted, Runner Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height:...
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Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug with Four Bold Medallions on Red Field 5'2 x 9'1
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 5'2 x 9'1 Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug with Four Bold Medallions on Red Field 5'2 x 9'1 . Keivan Woven Arts/ rug/X23-1105, country of origin / type: Caucasus / Kazak, circa...
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6'x8'6" Maya Blue Armenian Inspired Caucasian Design Hand Knotted All Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Maya Blue, Armenian Inspired Caucasian Design, Small Bird Figurines, Super Fine Wool, Densely Woven, 200 KPSI, Hand Knotted, Natural Dyes, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex:...
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Antique Kazak Rug, Hand-Knotted, 7.4 × 4.2 ft – Red, Blue & Ivory
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Hand-knotted Kazak rug, woven in Armenia circa 1900. This antique Kazak rug displays a bold geometric pattern composed of diamond-shaped medallions and stylized motifs in vibrant sh...
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$577Sale Price|75% Off
Handmade Vintage Caucasian Kazak Rug, 1960s, 1C1058
Located in Bordeaux, FR
-condition: original, missing one side, -circa: 1960s, -Size: 4' x 6.9' (123cm x 213cm), -Material: wool, -country of origin: Armenia, -style: Kazak, -background co...
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Blue Kazak Rugs Geometric Caucasian Carpet Area Living Room Rugs Antique
Located in Wembley, GB
Made from materials particular to individual tribal provinces and the rugs of the Caucasus typically display bold geometric designs in primary colours. Kazak rugs are Armenian rugs w...
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Antique Blue Kazak Rugs Geometric Caucasian Carpet Area Living Room Rugs Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
Made from materials particular to individual tribal provinces and the rugs of the Caucasus typically display bold geometric designs in primary colours. Kazak rugs are Armenian rugs w...
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Dramatic Antique Caucasian Karabagh Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
The diverse population of this area primarily consists of Armenians and Azeri Turks; however large groups of Georgians and Kurds also inhabit and produce rugs in this territory.
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Bobyrug’s wonderful antique rare Caucasian Karabagh rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century Armenian Karabagh rug with beautiful and rare stylized floral design and nice natural colours with a blue navy field, red, white and gold, entirely a...
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Nice Antique Caucasian Karabagh Runner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful antique distressed Caucasian Armenian runner with nice design and beautiful natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation.
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Antique Caucasian Karabagh Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful antique Armenian Karabagh rug early 20th century with beautiful geometrical design of Caucasian rugs and light colors and patterns, with blue and green colors, entirely han...
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Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug with Medallions and Tribal Symbols 3'9 x 8'0
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3'9 x 8'0 Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug with Medallions and Tribal Symbols 3'9 x 8'0. Keivan Woven Arts/ rug/X23-0815-117, country of origin / type: Caucasus / Shirvan, ci...
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Caucasian Talish Rug with Vibrant Geometric Patterns and Rich Color 4'1 x 8'6
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 4'1 x 8'6 Caucasian Talish Rug with Vibrant Geometric Patterns and Rich Color 4'1 x 8'6. Keivan Woven Arts/ rug/X23-0807-26, country of origin / type: Caucasus / Talish, c...
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Antique Caucasian Gendje Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
Gendje rugs are woven in the southwest Caucasus, surrounded by the prolific weaving centers of Kazak, Karabagh, and Shirvan. A major railway line that ran from Tiflis to Baku passed ...
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Antique Caucasian Gendje Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
Gendje rugs are woven in the southwest Caucasus, surrounded by the weaving centers of Kazak, Karabagh, and Shirvan. A major railway line that ran from Tiflis to Baku passed through t...
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Wonderful antique Caucasian Karabagh long runner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century Caucasian runner from Karabagh , with nice geometrical and stylized designs with medallions and birds, and nice natural colours with a red background...
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Nice antique Caucasian Karabagh runner rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful 19th century Caucasian Karabagh runner with nice geometrical decorative and stylized floral designs, and beautiful natural colours with red pink field, red, yellow, b...
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Amazing Antique Caucasian Seychour Rug with Diamond Medallions in Rich Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 4'0"x10'6" Antique Caucasian Seychour Rug With Diamond Medallions in Rich Colors 4'0"x10'6" Keivan Woven Arts/ rug/A-0722, country of origin / type: Caucasus / Zeychor, cir...
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Antique Caucasian Karabagh Rug in Red, Navy Blue with Geometric Medallions
Located in Atlanta, GA
Geometric design antique Caucasian Karabagh tribal rug, Keivan Woven Arts / rug / B-0501. Caucasian rug. Measures: 5'6 x 7'5 This antique Kurdish piece features an tribal geometric...
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Bobyrug’s Beautiful Distressed Antique Karabagh Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice late 19th century Caucasian Karabagh rug with beautiful geometrical design and nice natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience t...
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Bobyrug’s Nice Little Antique Karabagh Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of a charming early 20th-century Karabagh rug. Immerse yourself in its exquisite decorative design and vibrant colors – from the rich dark brown backdr...
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Bobyrug’s Beautiful Antique Caucasian Karabagh Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice late 19th century Karabagh rug with nice natural colors and geometrical design entirely hand knotted, wool velvet on wool foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and ...
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Bobyrug’s Antique Fine Caucasian Chirwan Karabagh Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful late 19th century Caucasian Karabagh rug with beautiful geometrical design and nice light colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation. ✨✨✨...
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Bobyrug’s Antique Caucasian Shirwan Runner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 19th century Caucasian Shirwan Karabagh rug, with beautiful geometrical design and nice colors with pink, orange and black, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on w...
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Bobyrug’s Antique Caucasian Karabagh Runner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 19th century Karabagh runner with a beautiful tribal design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with wool on wool foundations. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxur...
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Antique Armenian Kazak
Located in Aspen, CO
Beautiful small format Antique Armenian Kazak. The design is the "Lesghi" star with a decorative Genja diagonal striped border.
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Antique Armenian Kazak Kilim
Located in Aspen, CO
This Kilim was woven by Armenian girls for a contribution to the dowry. Not woven for commercial export. Very desirable for collectors. Used as a bedspread or couch covers. Sometimes...
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Fine Armenian Kazak 6.5 by 5 feet
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Stylistically, it is a Kazak emulating the style of Armenian orphan rugs.
Antique Armenian Lambalo Kazak
Located in Aspen, CO
This is a classic three medallion Kazak rug. The primary border is ivory with a meandering vine design, which is unique to Lambalo weavings.
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Rare Antique Armenian Fachralo Kazak Prayer
Located in Aspen, CO
This rug was woven circa 1890-1900 in the Kazak district of Western Armenia. The design is a distinctive prayer shaped motif, specifically attributed to the Fachralo Kazak carpets.
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Antique Armenian Shikili Two Medal Kazak
Located in Aspen, CO
Unique special Kazak woven in Armenia. This carpet is known as a Shikili Kazak because of the origin of the weavers and the special design.
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Rare Unusual Antique Armenian Konakand Kazak
Located in Aspen, CO
The oak leaf border is a Classic elements seen in Kazak carpets. The rug is in mint condition because so many of the Armenian carpets were never walked on or were hung to embellish t...
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Unavailable
W 43.31 in L 66.93 in
Wool Handmade Antique Kazak Caucasian Rug Geometric Flower Design, circa 1900
Located in MADRID, ES
Ancient rug from the Caucasus region - Made in three shades: beige, earth and orange. - Highlight the geometric design and harmony of its composition. - Stars, geometric flowers a...
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Unavailable
W 74.02 in L 100.01 in
Early 19th Century, Red Field, Ivory, Blue and Green, Caucasian Sevan Kazak Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Sevan Kazak is named after the lake located in present-day Armenia.
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Unavailable
W 40.01 in L 50.01 in
Early 19th Century, Red Field & Ivory Border, Wool Caucasian Pinwheel Kazak Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th century, Caucasian Pinwheel Kazak rug with a red field and ivory border. The tribal rug pattern features two opposing pinwheels, diagonal green accents and ivory rosettes ...
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Unavailable
W 46 in L 82 in
Antique Caucasian Karabagh Rug, Gold Field Ivory Border, Wool, Scatter Size
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a wonderful example of a Caucasian Karabagh even though it looks like a Kazak. The beautiful ivory crab design border encases a boteh covered yellow field. It is from 1890 3-...
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Unusual Early Karabagh Runner
Located in London, GB
Antique Karabagh rugs are much sought after by collectors and designers as they boast some of the oldest and most varied designs of all Caucasian weavings, and represent perhaps the ...
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Fine 19th Century 'Mina Khani' Karabagh Carpet
Located in London, GB
Antique Karabagh rugs are much sought after by collectors and designers as they boast some of the oldest and most varied designs of all Caucasian weavings, and represent perhaps the ...
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Unusual Mid-Century Karabagh Accent Rug
Located in London, GB
Antique Karabagh rugs are much sought after by collectors and designers as they boast some of the oldest and most varied designs of all Caucasian weavings, and represent perhaps the ...
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Antique Unusual Excellent Condition Moghan
Located in Aspen, CO
This carpet is an exceptional example of the wonderful weavings of the Kazak area of Armenia. The format is a runner which makes a fantastic floor piece or even a hanging carpet.
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Antique Caucasian Karabagh Region Armenian Kazak Rug, Circa 1890
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique South Caucasian Armenian Kazak rug with linked medallion with a floral rosette border Circa 1890 A nice example of an Armenian Kazak rug The medallions filled with floral ro...
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Old Vintage Caucasian Kazak Rug Shirvan Lesghi Animals Kingdom Birds
Located in Wilton, CT
Old vintage Caucasian Kazak rug with dozens of animals and birds on a three star pattern. About 40 years old. 46" x 76" good vintage condition, edges worn, pile missing in places, as...
Antique Sewan Kazak Rug, Armenia, 1890-1910
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Armenian Sewan Kazak rug Shield pattern Antiqueca, 1890-1910.
Beautiful Antique Little Collectible Armenian Embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice Armenian ottoman embroidery with an abstract design and nice natural colors, entirely hand embroidered with silk on cotton foundation.
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Antique Cloudband Kazak 'Khentsoresk' Rug
Located in Beirut, LB
Tribal Masterpiece. Viewer discretion is advised. 2 ½ linked hexagonal cloudband medallions of indigo blue and apple leaf green with the characteristic interior drawing of eight s...
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19th Century Caucasian Sevan Kazak Rug
Located in Beirut, LB
Rugs woven in the area around Lake Sevan are some of the most highly prized historical Armenian treasures available to us today. This Caucasian rug is an early Sevan Kazak woven ...
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Vibrant Kazak Akstafa Rug Dated 1912
Located in Beirut, LB
Some of the most recognizable rugs weaved in the Shirvan region and in Shirvan style are Akstafa rugs. Noted for their use of exemplary Akstafa stars and stylized peacocks, these rug...
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Antique Kazak Rug
Located in New York, NY
Kazak is in the Republic of Armenia. In weaving terms, Kazak is probably the most famous area in the Caucasus, for the best of the rugs produced there combined stunning geometric des...
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Handmade Antique Caucasian Kazak Mohan Rug, 1880s, 1B493
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Antique handmade Caucasian Kazak Mohan rug in great condition. This rug has typical Mohan geometric design. Very nice soft shades and tribal design. The wool on this type of rugs is ...
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Handmade Antique Caucasian Kazak Mohan Rug, 1880s, 1B521
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Antique handmade Caucasian Kazak Mohan rug in great condition. This rug has typical Mohan geometric design. Very nice bright shades of red, brown and blue and tribal design. The wool...
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Antique Caucasus Shirvan Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
Crafted in the late nineteenth century, this Antique Caucasus Shirvan Carpet is composed of a primarily earthy palette paired with an overall complex geometric design. The central fi...
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Antique Caucasian Karabagh Kasim Ushag Large Geometric Rug
Located in Milan, IT
The southern Caucasian rugs of Chelaberd, Chondoresk and Kasim Ushag are all inspired by the early phase of silk Caucasian embroideries. In this finely woven, pristine example, chara...
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Braun Green Violet Red Five Medallion Caucasian Erivan Rug, circa 1870
Located in Firenze, IT
19th century interesting Caucasian carpet from the city of Erivan, in particular elongated shape decorated with five repeated medallions. The wool is soft and silky. Very beautiful a...
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Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.
In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.
It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.
Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.
Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.)
When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.
If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans.
Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin.
The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor.
With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.