Mehraban Rugs Russian and Scandinavian

Shirvan rug, floor covering handmade in the Shirvan region of Azerbaijan in the southeastern Caucasus. With the exception of a group of rugs woven in the vicinity of Baku, most Shirv...

78942 Antique Caucasian Soumak Rug, 03'01 x 04'02. This enchanting handwoven wool antique Caucasian Soumak rug is a tableau of symbolic artistry and masterful weaving, steeped in the...

An antique Caucasian Kazak throw rug. The red field is divided by a subtle trellis with geometric palmettes and leaves in a manner original to Kuba rugs from the northeast Caucasus. ...

This handsome Kazak rug features a double large, bold, dominating geometric pattern with a smaller patterned within. The detailed borders and backdrop give it an edge that differenti...

A fine rust colored Caucasian rug depicting a large light blue colored horse and 4 roosters dated 1948. Measures: 4'3" x 6'8".

Beautiful fine shirvan Chichi of Caucasus late 19th century with a geometrical design and beautiful natural colors with blue, green, pink yellow and purple, entirely and finely hand ...

A late 19th-century tribal connoisseur-level Caucasian Shirvan Runner. Measures: 3'3" x 12'6".

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...

78977 Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Kazak Prayer Rug, 03'04 x 03'10. This hand-knotted wool antique Caucasian Kazak Prayer rug from the 1880s transports us to a time when craftsmanship and spirituality were interwoven into everyday life. With its rich blue field, adorned with a scattering of vibrant eight-pointed stars, this Kazak rug evokes the night sky, offering both beauty and deep symbolic meaning. The stars, representing happiness, shine brightly across the central field, their eight points embodying the "Star of Wisdom," a symbol of man’s potential to gain understanding through life's challenges. The Caucasus tribespeople lived an elemental life, believing that wisdom, earned through hard experiences, was the greatest possession one could obtain. At the heart of the design lies a distinctive mihrab, or prayer niche, providing a directional layout for worship. This sacred space is filled with esoteric tribal motifs, each with protective and spiritual significance. The protection amulet woven into the mihrab ward off malevolent spirits, while the cross motif, with its intersecting vertical and horizontal lines, divides the evil eye’s power into four pieces, diminishing its harmful effect. Also present is the ying-yang symbol, representing the harmonious balance between male and female energies, a reminder of the importance of unity and balance in both life and nature. The antique Kazak rug's border is equally captivating, offering its own story of protection and strength. The innermost guard band showcases a series of S-hook motifs, another ancient symbol believed to protect against the evil eye. Surrounding this, the main border features Ram’s Horn motifs, symbolizing fertility, heroism, power, and masculinity. These bold geometric forms not only add to the visual appeal of the this Kazak prayer rug but also remind the owner of the strength and vitality essential to the survival of the Caucasian people in their rugged landscape. Finally, the outermost running water guard band highlights the importance of water to life in the Caucasus. Water, essential for both people and animals, represents inner purification and renewal. The repetition of this motif underscores its significance in the tribes’ elemental lifestyle. This antique Kazak Prayer rug...

Exquisite late 19th-century Caucasian rug featuring a stunning Moghan design with intricate geometric patterns. Hand-knotted with wool velvet on a wool foundation, this masterpiece b...

An antique Caucasian Kazak accent rug handmade during the Early 20th century. Measures: 3' 8" x 6' 8"

An antique Caucasian Kazak accent rug. The royal blue ground of this low pile east Caucasian scatters shows two red hexagonal medallions and attending pairs of ivory smaller gul moti...