Kazak Western European Rugs

An early 20th century rare intermediate size Caucasian Karachopt Kazak rug. Karachopt Kazaks have grown to become an icon of Caucasian village weaving. This red ground example has...

An early 20th century rare intermediate size Caucasian Shirvan rug featuring a star central medallion. Measures: 5'9" x 8'8' Antique Shirvan Caucasian rugs of this caliber ceased to be produced around the turn of the 20th century. With the completion of the Trans-Caucasian railway in the 1870s, the whole area rapidly opened up to European dealers, who were capable of buying on an unprecedented scale, and huge numbers of rugs were transported westwards from Baku and Gendje. As a result of increased European demand, Shirvan and Kuba rug designs in the late 19th century initially became more intricate, with increasingly fine weaves and knots. By the late 19th century, this demand led to the establishment of carpet workshops where commercial dyes were used. Designs were simplified and became symmetrical. The small, secondary motifs which gave Caucasian rugs much of their charm were excluded, so that any hint of individualism was lost. Rarely do they come in this size as almost all of them were woven in 3 x 5 up to 4 x 6...

A stunning caucasian Kazak in muted green and red tones. The piece was purchased in the 1970s which explains its pile and pristine condition. Heavy Full Pile Condition Measures: 6...

Rare runner size navy blue field antique Kuba runner from the Caucuses Villages. The town of Kuba, was a collection point for rugs from the mountainous...

Antique Caucasian Kazak rug, country of origin: Caucasus, circa date: Early 20th century. Like the best antique Caucasian rugs, this Kazak rug makes great use of bright colors and an...