Antique Caucasian Talish Runner, Mid-19th Century

Antique Talish Runner Rug, Mid-19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 3'5" W x 6'10" L Period: Mid-19th Century Origin: Caucasus

Antique Caucasian Talish Rug, 19th Century The Talish, or Talysh, are an ethnic Iranian minority traditionally inhabiting the border region of Azerbaijan straddling Northwest Persia and the South Caucasus. While the vast majority of Talish pieces are thought to have been woven in the southeast Caucasus, there seems to be some diversity of weave within the group; a few seemingly early Talish design pieces have even been ascribed to weaving centers in neighboring Anatolia. This Talish rug, while using the eponymous rosette border and long and narrow format, is quite different than most of the type. A madder red main border is flanked by colorful blue and green guards...

Lovely Caucasian Talish runner from the late 19th century in earth red, blue ivory red and yellow accents. The colorful side cords were added by the weaver too to give it more of a u...

A late 19th-century Caucasian Tribal Talish Runner Measures: 2'11" x 7'3''