Azerbaijani Furniture

In circa 1179 a young man who would grow up to be Cinggis Qahan (Ghengis Khan) was aided by the son of the Chieftain of the Arulat clan. The young man was Bo'orcu. He became one of Cinggis Qahan's Dorben Kulu'ud (Great Warriors). In the Yuan ch'ao pi-shih, Quatrain 205, it is recorded that later in life Cinggis Qahan said "Let Bo'orcu govern the ten thousand of the right hand which take the Altai as pillow." In other words the Qahan gave a proto-tribal unit to a key general. The Lu of Bo'orculu as coming from the same root as the Mongol term Ulus which means the land, animals, and people, that a that an IL or tribal group controls. These people became known as the Bo'orculu or people of Bo'orcu. Over the years Bo'orculu becomes Borchalu. So if Ford is correct and I believe he is that the Borchalu are Mongol than they must be descended from the Horde of Bo'orcu. The Sultanate of Borchali was located in the southeastern part of Georgia and in the eastern part of today's Turkey. At the beginning of the 18th century, Borchali was vassal of the Khanate of Ganja and in 1736 was ceded by Persian Emperor Nadir Shah...

A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Karadja runner with multiple stylized floral medallions woven in indigo, pink, gold and green amidst a field of more stylized flowers and leaves ...

The Caucasus is the geographically-isolated mountainous region north of Persia between the Black and Caspian Seas. The diverse population of this area primarily consists of Armenians...

A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Karadja runner with several stylized floral medallions woven in black, pink, light blue, and gold amidst a field of more stylized flowers against...

An antique 19th century Perisan Kazak rug with a beautiful tribal pattern with stylized flowers, and other geometric shapes, woven in crimson, light and da...

This captivating antique hand-knotted wool runner rug, possibly woven in the late 19th or early 20th century, showcases the enduring artistry of traditional rug-making. The central medallion design in rich rust and blue tones is complemented by delicate floral motifs, offering a touch of timeless elegance. Featuring a standard pile height, this rug provides both comfort and beauty. Constructed using time-honored techniques, such as, hand-spinning the wool and organic dyeing, this piece offers unique characteristics that may appeal to collectors. Measuring 16 feet long and nearly 4 feet 8 1/2 inches wide, this handwoven antique runner rug...

Antique Karabagh runner rug. A handsome antique carpet or runner rug from Karabagh in the wide runner (gallery) format. Rug has lovely colors.

72401 Antique Caucasian Tribal Shirvan Rug Runner, 03’01 x 11’08. Caucasian Shirvan carpet runners are traditional rugs originating from the Shirvan region in the Caucasus Mountains, characterized by vibrant colors, geometric patterns, and intricate motifs. Woven using techniques passed down through generations, these runners typically employ natural materials such as wool, cotton, and sometimes silk. They adorn hallways, corridors, and staircases, adding warmth, color, and cultural significance to spaces. Highly prized for their quality, craftsmanship, and durability, Caucasian Shirvan carpet runners are cherished possessions passed down within families for generations. This hand-knotted wool antique Caucasian tribal Shirvan runner...

Beautiful mid century Azerbaijan rug with nice geometrical design and beautiful colours with orange, purple, green, pink, sky blue and navy blue, entirely and finely hand knotted wit...

This south Caucasian rug in partially distressed condition features a green extended hexagonal panel with a pole medallion of stepped red diamonds terminating in bold straw pentagons...

53942 Vintage Pink Persian Hamadan Rug Runner, 02'04 x 12'02. Persian Hamadan carpet runners are narrow and elongated rugs originating from the Hamadan region of Iran. These handwove...

Beautiful antique handwoven Caucasian rug from the Karabagh region, all made with intriguing geometric motifs, four center medallions and exceptional three borders. Muted antique colors...