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Very beautiful antique Caucasian shirvan perepedil rug
Very beautiful antique Caucasian shirvan perepedil rug

Very beautiful antique Caucasian shirvan perepedil rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice late 19th century Caucasian Perepedil shirvan rug with beautiful geometrical and stylized

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Antique Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

4x5 Ft Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug, Ca 1880
4x5 Ft Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug, Ca 1880

4x5 Ft Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug, Ca 1880

Located in Spring Valley, NY

This elegant Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug is a superb example of the refined weaving art from the

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s wonderful vintage Turkish shirvan design rug
Bobyrug’s wonderful vintage Turkish shirvan design rug

Bobyrug’s wonderful vintage Turkish shirvan design rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Wonderful mid century Turkish rug with a design of a nice shirwan with beautiful natural colours . Entirely hand knotted with wool on wool foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Pretty antique Caucasian Shirvan kouba rug
Bobyrug’s Pretty antique Caucasian Shirvan kouba rug

Bobyrug’s Pretty antique Caucasian Shirvan kouba rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful antique Caucasian Shirwan carpet from the late 19th century, entirely hand-knotted in wool on a wool foundation, featuring natural and vegetable dyes. The carpet's central ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Antique Shirvan Rug
Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Antique Shirvan Rug

Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Antique Shirvan Rug

Located in New York, NY

1930s Caucasian Scatter size rug Details rug no. 31651 size 3' 1" x 4' 9" (94 x 145 cm)

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Early 20th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

3.6x5 ft Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug, circa 1880
3.6x5 ft Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug, circa 1880

3.6x5 ft Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug, circa 1880

Located in Spring Valley, NY

An antique Caucasian Shirvan rug. Very good condition. Wool pile on cotton foundation. Circa 1880

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Shirvan Caucasian/Gengha Runner, 3'6" x 13'8"
Antique Shirvan Caucasian/Gengha Runner, 3'6" x 13'8"

Antique Shirvan Caucasian/Gengha Runner, 3'6" x 13'8"

Located in Evanston, IL

Shirvan rugs from district of Shirvan produced many highly decorative antique rugs. The depth of

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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug, Geometric Oriental Rug
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug, Geometric Oriental Rug

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug, Geometric Oriental Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

The Shirvan nomads are found in the Caucasia. The carpets have a typical red-brown ground colour

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Antique 1880s Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

4.4x9 Ft Antique Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Ca 1875
4.4x9 Ft Antique Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Ca 1875

4.4x9 Ft Antique Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Ca 1875

Located in Spring Valley, NY

This truly exceptional Antique Shirvan Runner Rug is a rare and historically significant textile

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Shirvan Caucasian Azerbaijan Runner
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Shirvan Caucasian Azerbaijan Runner

Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Shirvan Caucasian Azerbaijan Runner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful late 20th century runner with a geometrical design of Caucasian rugs and nice colors with pink, green, yellow and blue, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton fou...

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Late 20th Century Azerbaijani Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

4.2x4.7 Ft Antique Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Ca 1890
4.2x4.7 Ft Antique Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Ca 1890

4.2x4.7 Ft Antique Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Ca 1890

Located in Spring Valley, NY

This elegant Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug is a beautiful and highly artistic textile from the East

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

4x5 Ft Antique Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Ca 1890
4x5 Ft Antique Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Ca 1890

4x5 Ft Antique Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Ca 1890

Located in Spring Valley, NY

This finely woven Antique Shirvan Rug is a superb example of sophisticated Caucasian textile

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

2.7x5.7 Ft Antique Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Ca 1890
2.7x5.7 Ft Antique Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Ca 1890

2.7x5.7 Ft Antique Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Ca 1890

Located in Spring Valley, NY

This elegant and finely woven Antique Shirvan Rug is a testament to the sophisticated weaving

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ivory Light Blue Red Vintage Caucasian Shirvan Rug
Ivory Light Blue Red Vintage Caucasian Shirvan Rug

Ivory Light Blue Red Vintage Caucasian Shirvan Rug

Located in New York, NY

Vintage decorative Shirvan rug woven in the villages and mountains of the Caucasus with blue and

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20th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

4.2x6.2 ft Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug, circa 1880
4.2x6.2 ft Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug, circa 1880

4.2x6.2 ft Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug, circa 1880

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A fine antique Caucasian Shirvan rug. Very good condition. Wool pile on cotton foundation. Circa

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s pretty late 19th century Caucasian shirvan rug
Bobyrug’s pretty late 19th century Caucasian shirvan rug

Bobyrug’s pretty late 19th century Caucasian shirvan rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful late 19th century shirvan Caucasian rug with nice geometrical and stylized designs with

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Antique Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Fine Caucasian Shirvan Rug in Rare Large Format
Antique Fine Caucasian Shirvan Rug in Rare Large Format

Antique Fine Caucasian Shirvan Rug in Rare Large Format

Located in Milan, IT

Fine antique Shirvan rugs are among the most coveted rugs originating from the Caucasus region

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Shirvan Prayer Rug
Late 19th Century Shirvan Prayer Rug

Late 19th Century Shirvan Prayer Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

, carpet, Persian, Shirvan, Heriz, Tabriz, Serapi, Kazak.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th-Century Caucasian Shirvan in Ivory, Pale Green, Red
Early 20th-Century Caucasian Shirvan in Ivory, Pale Green, Red

Early 20th-Century Caucasian Shirvan in Ivory, Pale Green, Red

Located in Barrington, IL

This exceptional early 20th-century Caucasian Kazak pattern area rug reflects the celebrated

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Early 20th Century Turkish Kazak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Zabihi Collection Red Antique Shirvan Rug
Zabihi Collection Red Antique Shirvan Rug

Zabihi Collection Red Antique Shirvan Rug

Located in New York, NY

A geometric tribal looking Caucasian shirvan rug from the early part of the 20th century. 3'6'' x

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Early 20th Century Caucasian International Style Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Whimsical Caucasian Shirvan Early 20th Century Decorative Rug
Whimsical Caucasian Shirvan Early 20th Century Decorative Rug

Whimsical Caucasian Shirvan Early 20th Century Decorative Rug

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century colorful Caucasian rug with a whimsical Directional motif and multi band border Measures: 3'9" x 4'10".   

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Early 20th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Fine Antique Shirvan Rug with Stylised Animals and People
Fine Antique Shirvan Rug with Stylised Animals and People

Fine Antique Shirvan Rug with Stylised Animals and People

Located in Milan, IT

A charming indigo ground antique Shirvan rug, decorated by a central totemic-like element composed

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

5x9 Ft Antique Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Late 19th Century
5x9 Ft Antique Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Late 19th Century

5x9 Ft Antique Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Late 19th Century

Located in Spring Valley, NY

This magnificent Antique Shirvan Runner Rug is a finely woven and geometrically intricate tribal

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

4x6.5 Ft Antique Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Late 19th Century
4x6.5 Ft Antique Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Late 19th Century

4x6.5 Ft Antique Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Late 19th Century

Located in Spring Valley, NY

This compelling Antique Shirvan Runner Rug, originating from the East Caucasus around the late 19th

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

3.5x7.3 Ft Antique Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Late 19th Century
3.5x7.3 Ft Antique Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Late 19th Century

3.5x7.3 Ft Antique Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Late 19th Century

Located in Spring Valley, NY

This elegant and finely detailed Antique Shirvan Runner Rug is a testament to the sophisticated

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

3.8x11.6 Ft Antique Shirvan Runner Rug, East Caucasus, Circa 1860
3.8x11.6 Ft Antique Shirvan Runner Rug, East Caucasus, Circa 1860

3.8x11.6 Ft Antique Shirvan Runner Rug, East Caucasus, Circa 1860

Located in Spring Valley, NY

This exceptional Antique Caucasian Shirvan Runner Rug is a finely woven and historically rich

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Shirvan Rug, Geometric Handmade Carpet Rug
Antique Turkish Shirvan Rug, Geometric Handmade Carpet Rug

Antique Turkish Shirvan Rug, Geometric Handmade Carpet Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

The Shirvan nomads are found in the Caucasia. The carpets have a typical red-brown ground colour

Category

Antique 1880s Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Antique Kuba/Shirvan/Caucasian Rug, 3'8" x 7'2"
Antique Kuba/Shirvan/Caucasian Rug, 3'8" x 7'2"

Antique Kuba/Shirvan/Caucasian Rug, 3'8" x 7'2"

Located in Evanston, IL

The rug is a masterpiece with wonderful colors and will attract your attention and capture your imagination, 3'8" x 7'2". The material are wool on wool foundation and the wool has n...

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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Antique Caucasian Shirvan Boteh Carpet Runner, Hallway Runner
Distressed Antique Caucasian Shirvan Boteh Carpet Runner, Hallway Runner

Distressed Antique Caucasian Shirvan Boteh Carpet Runner, Hallway Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

76609, distressed antique Caucasian Shirvan Boteh carpet runner. With its perfectly worn-in charm

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Antique Mid-19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Navy Field Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug
Rare Navy Field Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug

Rare Navy Field Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug

Located in New York, NY

A geometric tribal looking Caucasian Shirvan rug from the late 19th century. Measures: 3'3” x

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Large Gallery Size 19th Century Antique Shirvan Rug
Zabihi Collection Large Gallery Size 19th Century Antique Shirvan Rug

Zabihi Collection Large Gallery Size 19th Century Antique Shirvan Rug

Located in New York, NY

a late 19th-century Gallery-size Shirvan Antique Rug Details rug no. j3417 size 5' x 10' 8" (152 x

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

4.5x9.7 Ft Antique Shirvan Runner Rug, East Caucasus, Late 19th Century
4.5x9.7 Ft Antique Shirvan Runner Rug, East Caucasus, Late 19th Century

4.5x9.7 Ft Antique Shirvan Runner Rug, East Caucasus, Late 19th Century

Located in Spring Valley, NY

This magnificent Antique Shirvan Runner Rug is a substantial and richly detailed piece from the

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

3.5x5.3 ft Antique Caucasian Karagashli Shirvan Rug, Ca 1880
3.5x5.3 ft Antique Caucasian Karagashli Shirvan Rug, Ca 1880

3.5x5.3 ft Antique Caucasian Karagashli Shirvan Rug, Ca 1880

Located in Spring Valley, NY

An antique Karagashli rug from the 19th century with a visually stunning and engaging design that feature multiple medallions in deep navy blue in the form of stepped diamonds that c...

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug with All-Over Blossoming Tribal Motifs
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug with All-Over Blossoming Tribal Motifs

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug with All-Over Blossoming Tribal Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique Caucasian Shirvan rug with all-over blossoming tribal motifs. Keivan Woven Arts / rug V21

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

3' x 4'3'' Antique Caucasian Karagashli Shirvan Rug, Ca 1910
3' x 4'3'' Antique Caucasian Karagashli Shirvan Rug, Ca 1910

3' x 4'3'' Antique Caucasian Karagashli Shirvan Rug, Ca 1910

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Antique Caucasian Karagashli Shirvan rug, circa 1910. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool

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Early 20th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug, Red Area Antique Rugs
Handmade Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug, Red Area Antique Rugs

Handmade Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug, Red Area Antique Rugs

Located in Wembley, GB

An excellent example of Caucasian handmade carpet rug weaving from the Shirvan region. Though these

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Antique Early 1900s Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

4.4x8.4 Ft Antique Gendje Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Late 19th Century
4.4x8.4 Ft Antique Gendje Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Late 19th Century

4.4x8.4 Ft Antique Gendje Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Late 19th Century

Located in Spring Valley, NY

This richly hued Antique Gendje Shirvan Runner Rug is a fascinating example of transitional weaving

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

3.7x4.4 Ft Antique Shirvan Prayer Rug, East Caucasus, Late 19th Century
3.7x4.4 Ft Antique Shirvan Prayer Rug, East Caucasus, Late 19th Century

3.7x4.4 Ft Antique Shirvan Prayer Rug, East Caucasus, Late 19th Century

Located in Spring Valley, NY

This exquisite Antique Shirvan Prayer Rug is a superb example of the finely woven and spiritually

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1880-1900 Fine Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rust&Blue Wool Rug
1880-1900 Fine Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rust&Blue Wool Rug

1880-1900 Fine Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rust&Blue Wool Rug

Located in Ferrara, IT

This is an antique Shirvan rug from the southern part of the Caucasus mountains and it was woven

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Runner with Diamond Design in Ivory Background
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Runner with Diamond Design in Ivory Background

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Runner with Diamond Design in Ivory Background

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Runner with Diamond Design in Ivory Background. Keivan Woven Arts / rug

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Antique 19th Century Azerbaijani Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Large Scale Caucasian Shirvan Karaghashli Full Pile Rug
19th Century Large Scale Caucasian Shirvan Karaghashli Full Pile Rug

19th Century Large Scale Caucasian Shirvan Karaghashli Full Pile Rug

Located in New York, NY

Stunning full pile condition Caucasian Karaghashli Shirvan rug from the late 19th century. Large

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Early 20th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Tribal Blue 19th Century Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug
Zabihi Collection Tribal Blue 19th Century Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug

Zabihi Collection Tribal Blue 19th Century Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug

Located in New York, NY

A late 19th century Tribal Antique Caucasian shirvan rug with a large-scale geometric pattern on a

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Rugs, Red Handmade Carpet, Caucasian Shirvan Mihrabi Rugs
Rare Antique Rugs, Red Handmade Carpet, Caucasian Shirvan Mihrabi Rugs

Rare Antique Rugs, Red Handmade Carpet, Caucasian Shirvan Mihrabi Rugs

Located in Wembley, GB

A rare antique rug Caucasian Kazak, circa the 1890s, oriental rugs design. Fantastic Patterned rugs

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Antique 1890s Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Rug with Prayer Design in Ivory
Antique 19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Rug with Prayer Design in Ivory

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Rug with Prayer Design in Ivory

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Rug with Prayer Design in Ivory. Keivan Woven Arts / rug H8

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Antique 19th Century Russian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Navy Ground Antique Marasali Shirvan Prayer Rug, Hand Knotted, Wool Oriental Rug
Navy Ground Antique Marasali Shirvan Prayer Rug, Hand Knotted, Wool Oriental Rug

Navy Ground Antique Marasali Shirvan Prayer Rug, Hand Knotted, Wool Oriental Rug

Located in Port Washington, NY

Unique Marasali prayer rug attributed to the Marasali group, this prayer rug from the Shirvan

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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Kazak Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Rugs, Red Handmade Carpet, Caucasian Shirvan Red Oriental Rugs
Antique Rugs, Red Handmade Carpet, Caucasian Shirvan Red Oriental Rugs

Antique Rugs, Red Handmade Carpet, Caucasian Shirvan Red Oriental Rugs

Located in Wembley, GB

Antique Rug Caucasian Kazak, circa the 1890s, oriental rugs design. fantastic Patterned rugs from

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Antique 1890s Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

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Shirvan Kazak For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal shirvan kazak for your home. A shirvan kazak — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. There are 228 variations of the antique or vintage shirvan kazak you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer shirvan kazak, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A shirvan kazak is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian styles are sought with frequency. Ararat Rugs and Mehraban Rugs each produced at least one beautiful shirvan kazak that is worth considering.

How Much is a Shirvan Kazak?

A shirvan kazak can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,850, while the lowest priced sells for $69 and the highest can go for as much as $55,000.

Finding the Right Rugs-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.