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Antique Caucasian Kuba Shirvan Rug 4'0" x 6’2"
Antique Caucasian Kuba Shirvan Rug 4'0" x 6’2"

Antique Caucasian Kuba Shirvan Rug 4'0" x 6’2"

Located in New York, NY

Antique Caucasian Kuba Shirvan Rug 4'0" x 6’2". Azeri Turks inhabit the Kuba area of the central

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Kuba Rug 4’3" x 4’7”
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Kuba Rug 4’3" x 4’7”

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Kuba Rug 4’3" x 4’7”

Located in New York, NY

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Kuba Rug 4’3" x 4’7”. Azeri Turks inhabit the Kuba area of the central

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Kuba Shrivan Rug 3'4" x 4’10”
Antique Caucasian Kuba Shrivan Rug 3'4" x 4’10”

Antique Caucasian Kuba Shrivan Rug 3'4" x 4’10”

Located in New York, NY

Antique Caucasian Kuba Shrivan Rug 3'4" x 4’10”. Azeri Turks inhabit the Kuba area of the central

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Kuba Bijov Rug 2'7" x 4’6”
Antique Caucasian Kuba Bijov Rug 2'7" x 4’6”

Antique Caucasian Kuba Bijov Rug 2'7" x 4’6”

Located in New York, NY

Antique Caucasian Kuba Bijov Rug 2'7" x 4’6”. Azeri Turks inhabit the Kuba area of the central west

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Abstracted Seichour Kuba rug, 19th Century
Abstracted Seichour Kuba rug, 19th Century

Abstracted Seichour Kuba rug, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Abstracted Seichour Kuba rug, 19th Century This Kuba rug is a highly graphic and artistic example

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Antique 19th Century Central Asian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Kuba Shirvan Rug 4'5'' x 5'1'
Antique Caucasian Kuba Shirvan Rug 4'5'' x 5'1'

Antique Caucasian Kuba Shirvan Rug 4'5'' x 5'1'

Located in New York, NY

Antique Caucasian Kuba Shirvan Rug 4'5'' x 5'1'. Azeri Turks inhabit the Kuba area of the central

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Kuba Shirvan Rug, Late 19th Century
Antique Caucasian Kuba Shirvan Rug, Late 19th Century

Antique Caucasian Kuba Shirvan Rug, Late 19th Century

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

A good Shirvan rug from the Kuba region with an unusual large scale lattice design of stylised

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Antique 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Antique Caucasian Kuba Shrivan Rug 4'1" x 5’11"
Antique Caucasian Kuba Shrivan Rug 4'1" x 5’11"

Antique Caucasian Kuba Shrivan Rug 4'1" x 5’11"

Located in New York, NY

Azeri Turks inhabit the Kuba area of the central west Caspian Caucasus and weave a wide variety of

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Midnight Blue Kuba Chi Chi Rug
Antique Midnight Blue Kuba Chi Chi Rug

Antique Midnight Blue Kuba Chi Chi Rug

Located in Beirut, LB

Chi Chi rugs, with their rich variety of small-format geometric motifs which hermetically cover the field and borders, are considered some of the most elaborate Caucasian weavings. T...

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Early 20th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Fine Antique Kuba Shirvan Rug 3'5'' x 5'7''
Fine Antique Kuba Shirvan Rug 3'5'' x 5'7''

Fine Antique Kuba Shirvan Rug 3'5'' x 5'7''

Located in New York, NY

Fine Antique Kuba Shirvan Rug 3'5'' x 5'7''. Eastern Caucasian, west Caspian Caucasian rugs

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Late 20th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Caucasian Kuba (Quba) Rug 3'6" x 4'7"
Antique Caucasian Kuba (Quba) Rug 3'6" x 4'7"

Antique Caucasian Kuba (Quba) Rug 3'6" x 4'7"

Located in Evanston, IL

Antique Caucasian Kuba (Quba) Rug Antique Caucasian Kuba (Quba) Rug Size: 3'6" x 4'7" Origin: Kuba

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Caucasian Kuba Rug
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Caucasian Kuba Rug

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Caucasian Kuba Rug

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century Caucasian Kuba rug, this compact square-format piece presents a bold and

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Early 20th Century Caucasian Rustic Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Kuba Region Karagashli Rug, Circa 1900
Antique Caucasian Kuba Region Karagashli Rug, Circa 1900

Antique Caucasian Kuba Region Karagashli Rug, Circa 1900

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Caucasian Kuba rug from the village of Karagashli Circa 1900 The rug is a good example of

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20th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Antique Kuba Rug, Caucasian, 3'6" x 4'7"
Antique Kuba Rug, Caucasian, 3'6" x 4'7"

Antique Kuba Rug, Caucasian, 3'6" x 4'7"

Located in Evanston, IL

Dimension size: 3'6" x 4'7" - 107cm x 140 cm. Origin: Eastern Caucasus. Period: Late 19th century. Materials: Wool pile, wool warp and weft. Condition: Very good-minor restoratio...

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Antique 1880s Azerbaijani Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Tribal Navy Dark Green Caucasian Kuba Rug
Zabihi Collection Tribal Navy Dark Green Caucasian Kuba Rug

Zabihi Collection Tribal Navy Dark Green Caucasian Kuba Rug

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century Caucasian Kuba rug with a geometric design in green and blue Measures: 3'7

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Early 20th Century Caucasian Mid-Century Modern Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Caucasian Kuba-Inspired Rug, Tree of Life
Rug & Kilim’s Caucasian Kuba-Inspired Rug, Tree of Life

Rug & Kilim’s Caucasian Kuba-Inspired Rug, Tree of Life

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

of Kuba provenance. On the Design: This rug is a vivid tapestry of tribal symbolism, drawing direct

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2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

3.8x5.3 Ft Antique Kuba Rug, East Caucasus, Ca 1880
3.8x5.3 Ft Antique Kuba Rug, East Caucasus, Ca 1880

3.8x5.3 Ft Antique Kuba Rug, East Caucasus, Ca 1880

Located in Spring Valley, NY

This masterful Antique Kuba Rug is a highly detailed and finely woven textile from the East

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Antique Kuba Shirvan Rug - Antique Caucasian Rug
19th Century Antique Kuba Shirvan Rug - Antique Caucasian Rug

19th Century Antique Kuba Shirvan Rug - Antique Caucasian Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

Reflecting the weaving heritage of the Caucasus, this 19th century Kuba Shirvan carpet offers a

Category

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Middle of the 19th Century Caucasian Kuba Shirvan Rug
Middle of the 19th Century Caucasian Kuba Shirvan Rug

Middle of the 19th Century Caucasian Kuba Shirvan Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

Middle of the 19th Century Caucasian Kuba Shirvan Rug This mid-19th-century Quba Shirvan carpet

Category

Mid-20th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Caucasian Kuba Style Rug with Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Caucasian Kuba Style Rug with Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Caucasian Kuba Style Rug with Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Burano Collection is inspired by antique Caucasian rugs—particularly Kuba rugs known to favor the

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2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Fine Antique Caucasian Kuba Rug 3’7” x 5’1”
Fine Antique Caucasian Kuba Rug 3’7” x 5’1”

Fine Antique Caucasian Kuba Rug 3’7” x 5’1”

Located in New York, NY

This scatter shows the iconic Alpan design of four chaffers surrounding a flattened blue octogramme, repeated here three times forming a pole, with accents in light blue, teal and re...

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Kuba Rug with Tribal Style
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Kuba Rug with Tribal Style

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Kuba Rug with Tribal Style

Located in Dallas, TX

77658, antique Caucasian Shirvan Kuba rug with Tribal style. Give the look of woven wonders and

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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Kuba Runner with Intricate and Complex Design
Antique Caucasian Kuba Runner with Intricate and Complex Design

Antique Caucasian Kuba Runner with Intricate and Complex Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique Caucasian Kuba Runner with Intricate and Complex Design. Keivan Woven Arts, rug X23-0308

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Antique Mid-19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Sqaure Antique Colorful Kuba Caucasian Rug with Cross Medallions
Sqaure Antique Colorful Kuba Caucasian Rug with Cross Medallions

Sqaure Antique Colorful Kuba Caucasian Rug with Cross Medallions

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 3'11 x 4'8 Sqaure antique colorful Kuba Caucasian rug with Cross Medallions. Keivan Woven

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Caucasian Kuba 19th Century Wide Runner
Zabihi Collection Antique Caucasian Kuba 19th Century Wide Runner

Zabihi Collection Antique Caucasian Kuba 19th Century Wide Runner

Located in New York, NY

19th century kuba shirvan antique runner with a tribal pattern on a navy color field Measures

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Zejwa Kuba Long Rug, Early 20th Century
Antique Caucasian Zejwa Kuba Long Rug, Early 20th Century

Antique Caucasian Zejwa Kuba Long Rug, Early 20th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Antique Caucasian Zejwa Kuba Long Rug, Early 20th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 5'0

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Early 20th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Caucasian Seychour Kuba Blue Geometric Wool Rug 5'11''x7'4''
Caucasian Seychour Kuba Blue Geometric Wool Rug 5'11''x7'4''

Caucasian Seychour Kuba Blue Geometric Wool Rug 5'11''x7'4''

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

: Premium Wool Design: Octagonal Medallion Pattern with Floral and Vine Motifs Craftsmanship: Seychour, Kuba

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Early 20th Century Persian Victorian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Kuba or Quba Caucasian Rug 3'4" x 5'4"
Antique Kuba or Quba Caucasian Rug 3'4" x 5'4"

Antique Kuba or Quba Caucasian Rug 3'4" x 5'4"

Located in Evanston, IL

Antique Caucasian Kuba / Shirvan (Seichour-related) Rug Size: 3'4" x 6'4" Origin: Northeast

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Kuba Rug, circa 1880  3'2 x 5'3
Antique Caucasian Kuba Rug, circa 1880  3'2 x 5'3

Antique Caucasian Kuba Rug, circa 1880 3'2 x 5'3

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Antique Caucasian Kuba rug, circa 1880. From eastern Caucasia a handwoven antique Kuba rug the

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Antique 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Caucasian Kuba Throw Rug
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Caucasian Kuba Throw Rug

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Caucasian Kuba Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

This Early 20th century Caucasian Kuba rug, measuring 3' 9" x 5' 2", embodies the spirited artistry

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Early 20th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Kuba Rug, circa 1880  3'9 x 5'7
Antique Caucasian Kuba Rug, circa 1880  3'9 x 5'7

Antique Caucasian Kuba Rug, circa 1880 3'9 x 5'7

Located in Secaucus, NJ

From eastern Caucasia a handwoven antique Kuba rug, circa 1880. The Caucasus Mountains, between

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Antique 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Caucasian Kuba Throw Rug
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Caucasian Kuba Throw Rug

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Caucasian Kuba Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

This early 20th century Caucasian Kuba rug, measuring 3' 5" x 5' 6", features a bold and dynamic

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Early 20th Century Caucasian Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Rare Antique Caucasian Kuba Square Rug
Zabihi Collection Rare Antique Caucasian Kuba Square Rug

Zabihi Collection Rare Antique Caucasian Kuba Square Rug

Located in New York, NY

Square shaped early 20th century Caucasian weave. 4'10'' x 4'10'' Rugs from the Kuba region are

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Early 20th Century Caucasian Bessarabian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Caucasian Chi Chi Kuba 19th Century Rug
Zabihi Collection Antique Caucasian Chi Chi Kuba 19th Century Rug

Zabihi Collection Antique Caucasian Chi Chi Kuba 19th Century Rug

Located in New York, NY

A Caucasian Kuba rug from the late 19th century. Measures: 4'3'' x 5'5''. Antique Caucasian rugs

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Kuba Rug with Medieval Blue and Sangria Tones
Antique Kuba Rug with Medieval Blue and Sangria Tones

Antique Kuba Rug with Medieval Blue and Sangria Tones

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite Baku rug, hailing from the Caucasus region and crafted around the year 1910, showcases a captivating blend of Medieval Blue and Sangria tones. With dimensions measurin...

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Early 20th Century Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

5.3x12 ft Museum Quality Antique Caucasian Kuba Rug, circa 1840
5.3x12 ft Museum Quality Antique Caucasian Kuba Rug, circa 1840

5.3x12 ft Museum Quality Antique Caucasian Kuba Rug, circa 1840

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A highly collectible, magnificent Afshan-Kuba rug from circa 1840. One of a family of distinguished

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Antique Mid-19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Konagkend Kuba Soumak • 1841 Dated Caucasian Rug • 10'4"x14'5"
Antique Konagkend Kuba Soumak • 1841 Dated Caucasian Rug • 10'4"x14'5"

Antique Konagkend Kuba Soumak • 1841 Dated Caucasian Rug • 10'4"x14'5"

Located in Burlingame, CA

in the mountainous Shirvan or Kuba region of the South Caucasus—now part of Azerbaijan—this Soumak

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Antique 1840s Azerbaijani Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Kuba Rug with Red Border and Diamond Design
Antique Kuba Rug with Red Border and Diamond Design

Antique Kuba Rug with Red Border and Diamond Design

Located in New York, NY

The eggshell field shows an offset five column design of chains of squares alternating with chevron palmettes, in a square lattice of near black sawtooth diagonals. Red border with ...

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Early 20th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Perepedil carpet
Perepedil carpet

Perepedil carpet

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Perepedil carpet from Kuba district,eastern Caucasus,west coast of the Caspian Sea Age: circa 1885

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Caucasian Gendje Kuba Runner with Tribal Style, Hallway Runner
Antique Caucasian Gendje Kuba Runner with Tribal Style, Hallway Runner

Antique Caucasian Gendje Kuba Runner with Tribal Style, Hallway Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

73235, antique Caucasian Kuba runner with tribal style, hallway runner. The antique Caucasian

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

4x5.4 ft Rare Antique Caucasian Kuba Shirvan Rug, Circa 1880
4x5.4 ft Rare Antique Caucasian Kuba Shirvan Rug, Circa 1880

4x5.4 ft Rare Antique Caucasian Kuba Shirvan Rug, Circa 1880

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Antique Caucasian Kuba Shirvan rug, ca 1880. Kufic border, animals on black ground. Finely hand

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Konagkend Kuba Rug, circa 1890 4'2 x 5'10
Antique Caucasian Konagkend Kuba Rug, circa 1890 4'2 x 5'10

Antique Caucasian Konagkend Kuba Rug, circa 1890 4'2 x 5'10

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Antique Caucasian Konagkend Kuba rug, circa 1890. Konagkend is about 20 miles south of Kuba in the

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Antique 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Kuba Prayer Rug with Diamond Lattice - Rug & Kilim
Antique Kuba Prayer Rug with Diamond Lattice - Rug & Kilim

Antique Kuba Prayer Rug with Diamond Lattice - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

square Kuba rug is a distinguished example of its storied provenance, and a rich new curation in Rug

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Vintage 1910s Russian Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Late 19th century Mustard Yellow Caucasian Kuba Rug
Zabihi Collection Late 19th century Mustard Yellow Caucasian Kuba Rug

Zabihi Collection Late 19th century Mustard Yellow Caucasian Kuba Rug

Located in New York, NY

An authentic late 19th-century Caucasian Kuba rug featuring a mustard-colored ground. 3'5'' x 5'1''

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Antique 19th Century Russian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Alpan Kuba Rug, circa 1890  4'3 x 6'5
Antique Caucasian Alpan Kuba Rug, circa 1890  4'3 x 6'5

Antique Caucasian Alpan Kuba Rug, circa 1890 4'3 x 6'5

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Antique Caucasian Alpan Kuba rug, circa 1890. From eastern Caucasia a handwoven antique Alpan Kuba

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Antique 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case
African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case

African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.

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20th Century Congolese Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Raffia

African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case
African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case

African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Raffia

African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case
African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case

African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.

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20th Century Congolese Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Raffia

Vintage Kuba Cseikhong Rug With Tribal Cross Medallions – 5'10" X 4'1"
Vintage Kuba Cseikhong Rug With Tribal Cross Medallions – 5'10" X 4'1"

Vintage Kuba Cseikhong Rug With Tribal Cross Medallions – 5'10" X 4'1"

Located in Los Angeles, US

This vintage Kuba Cseikhong rug is a striking piece of Caucasian craftsmanship, showcasing an

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Mid-20th Century Azerbaijani Mid-Century Modern Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Middle of 19th Century East Caucasus Kuba region Chi-Chi Rug
Middle of 19th Century East Caucasus Kuba region Chi-Chi Rug

Middle of 19th Century East Caucasus Kuba region Chi-Chi Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

Middle of 19th Century East Caucasus Kuba region Chi-Chi Rug

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Antique Mid-19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Kuba Carpets For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of kuba carpets available for sale. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, all kuba carpets available were constructed with great care. There are 209 antique and vintage kuba carpets for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Kuba carpets have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern and Modern kuba carpets are consistently popular styles. Rug & Kilim and The Rug Company each produced beautiful kuba carpets that are worth considering.

How Much are Kuba Carpets?

Prices for kuba carpets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, kuba carpets begin at $195 and can go as high as $65,000, while the average can fetch as much as $6,027.

Finding the Right Rugs And Carpets for You

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.