Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 12

Antique Caucasian Karabagh Rug with Modern Style

About the Item

79247 Antique Caucasian Karabagh Rug, 04'03 x 08'08. Woven beneath the mist-veiled peaks and vine-draped valleys of the storied Karabakh region, this exceptional early 20th-century Caucasian rug is a rare and exclusive masterpiece—a living testament to ancestral memory and elite craftsmanship. At its center, a procession of serrated medallions unfolds along a coral-red ground like sacred emblems on a ceremonial path. These stepped forms—anchored in obsidian black and haloed in ethereal shades of moss, ochre, and jade—evoke the silhouettes of watchful mountains, protectors of a culture steeped in oral tradition and artisanal inheritance. Every motif—a bird mid-song, an antlered ram, a stylized blossom—is a visual whisper from generations past, transformed into an extraordinary work of woven storytelling. This magnificent work of art does not merely decorate—it communicates. It transmits a heritage encoded in form: geometric rosettes, mythic animals, and folkloric glyphs interlace across the field in rhythmic cadence, offering a kind of sacred calligraphy rendered in wool. The saturated coral-red field—mellowed by age into a jewel-like warmth—becomes a parchment of prestige, its subtle abrash revealing the hand-dyed nuance only time and tradition can bestow. These chromatic gradations are not flaws, but virtues—a patina of authenticity that reflects the passage of seasons and the permanence of cultural beauty. For the visionary collector, this rug is not just a possession—it is an inheritance of spirit and soul. Framing each corner are sky-blue spandrels that glide in like mountain wind—serene, otherworldly, and uplifting. Within these luminous contours bloom pinwheel rosettes and protective Ram’s Horn extensions, sacred symbols of vitality, cosmic balance, and eternal strength. These motifs soften the rug’s geometry with dreamlike fluidity, elevating the design from tribal to transcendent. Like frescoed chapels or illuminated manuscripts, these spandrels serve not as constraints, but as portals—inviting the eye into elevated planes of meaning and the mind into a reverent kind of wonder. The entire composition is embraced by a border of remarkable ceremonial grace: a sinuous vine scroll, woven in the revered Samovar tradition, unfurls with sovereign poise, its curves flanked by twin guard bands featuring protective S-motifs and stylized florals. This border doesn’t merely contain; it enshrines—a sanctuary of symbolism encircling the heart of the narrative. Each knot, each fiber, is a gesture of reverence, a coded offering to posterity and preservation. To encounter such a textile is to engage in an act of cultural stewardship—an intimate alliance with the weavers of time. This one-of-a-kind heirloom offers more than aesthetic prestige—it delivers a sensorial experience rooted in legacy, rarity, and ethical beauty. It is not simply a floor covering, but a museum-worthy cartography of memory and meaning—a curated artifact for those who collect with conscience and lead with taste. Reserved for the most discerning interiors—from stately galleries to secluded sanctuaries—this Karabakh rug affirms a life lived deliberately, elegantly, and in dialogue with tradition. It is heritage rendered timeless, status woven into silence. Abrash. Age Wear. Hand knotted wool. Made in Old Russia (Caucasus). Measures: 04'03 x 08'08. Pile Height: 0.22 of an inch. Date: 1910's. Early 20th Century.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 51 in (129.54 cm)Length: 104 in (264.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Kazak (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1910-1919
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 79247 Antique Caucasian Karabagh Rug, 04'03 x 08'081stDibs: LU942945430392

More From This Seller

View All
Antique Caucasian Karabagh Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Reflecting its incredible Caucasian artistry and extraordinary detail, this antique Karabagh rug displays a field filled with the symbolic boteh motif surrounded by a tribal border. ...
Category

Early 20th Century Russian Modern Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Worn Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug with Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76608, worn antique Caucasian Kazak rug with tribal style, small Persian rug. With its perfectly worn-in charm, pop of color and edgy elements, this antique Caucasian accent rug...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug with Rustic Tribal Style, Square Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
72884, antique Caucasian Kazak rug with rustic tribal style, square rug. This hand knotted wool antique Caucasian Kazak rug with rustic tribal style features multi-color stepped and ...
Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Weathered Antique Caucasian Kazak Distressed Rug with Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78211 Weathered Antique Caucasian Kazak distressed rug with Tribal style, 04'00 x 05'10. Full of tiny details and tribal style, this hand-knotted wool ...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Chelaberd Karabagh Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78779 Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Chelaberd Karabagh Rug, 04'10 x 08'04. In the mystical realm of the Caucasus, where ...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Antique Caucasian Kazak Scatter Rug with Rustic Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77270 Distressed Antique Caucasian Kazak Scatter Rug with Rustic Tribal Style 01'07 x 02'03. This hand knotted wool distressed antique Caucasian Kazak scatter rug features two large ...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

You May Also Like

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...
Category

Early 20th Century Armenian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Dramatic Antique Caucasian Karabagh Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
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...
Category

Antique Early 1900s Armenian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Armenian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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 ...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Armenian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Rugs, Karabagh Antique Oriental Rugs, Caucasian Carpet
Located in Wembley, GB
This red rug is a rare antique Caucasian designed Armenian Karabagh. This tribal rug is a one-of-a-kind treasure in the weaving world. The geometric rug design name is Karaghashli. Luxury rugs as this antique piece of art would complement give warmth to your home as floor rugs. These patterned rugs look beautiful and would stand out as hallway rugs or dining room rugs. These washable rugs are one of a kind and cannot be found in every rug warehouse or rug store. Antique rugs, Karabagh antique oriental rugs...
Category

Vintage 1930s Azerbaijani Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Rugs, Karabagh Antique Carpet Caucasian Oriental Rugs
Located in Wembley, GB
This red rug is a rare antique Caucasian-designed Armenian Karabagh. This tribal rug is a one-of-a-kind treasure in the weaving world. The geometric rug design name is Karaghashli. L...
Category

Vintage 1930s Azerbaijani Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Recently Viewed

View All