Caucasus Mountains
Caucasian rugs are named for their region of origin: the area of the Caucasus Mountains which links modern-day Turkey and Iran. It was once home to nomadic people who were typically driven out of more hospitable areas.

What is a Caucasian Oriental rug?

The Caucasus is a region that produces distinctive rugs since the end of the 18th century and the antique Caucasian rugs are primarily produced as village pieces rather than the fine and intricate city productions. Caucasian rugs are best known for featuring bold geometric and tribal designs in primary colors.

How do I know how much my oriental rug is worth?

Take a look at the reverse side of your rug and choose a 1 inch x 1 inch area. Count both the horizontal weave and the vertical run. Multiply the two together to find the your knot density. Generally speaking, the more densely bound a rug is, the higher its quality and thus its price.

What is Kazak carpet?

Kazak design rugs are a new production inspired by old Caucasian designs and are made in high-quality hand spun wool in mainly vegetable dyes in vibrant colours. These rugs are highly decorative, durable and represent a very good value.

What is a Bokhara rug?

Story Behind the Art Bokhara is a term commonly used to describe Tekke-faced rugs. Tekke was a tribe from the area of Bokhara in Central Asia. Today “Bokhara” designed rugs are made across the rug-weaving world, including Pakistan, Iran, India, Turkey, Afghanistan, and Central Asia.

What are Caucasian rugs?

Caucasian Rugs are probably the most widely collected type of antique rugs. The strongest market for Caucasian rugs has to be Italy who appreciates these rugs for their tribal and primitive designs.

What kind of rug is the Moghan Kazak rug?

An antique Caucasian Moghan Kazak rug made of soft vegetal dyed lamb’s wool. The rug is in very good condition with even medium pile. Measures: 4.8 x 6.8 Ft. 74034, antique Caucasian Karabakh Runner, extra-long hallway runner with Tudor style. This hand-knotted wool antique Karabakh Gharabagh runner features alternating multi-medallion al…

What is the origin of Caucasian carpets?

Chief countries of origin were Kuba, Dagestan, Shirvan, Talish and Baku in the East, and Ganjeh, Kazak, and Karabagh in the southwest Caucasus. While Caucasian carpets tend to feature floral designs, their style or rendering is usually highly abstract or geometric, with considerable emphasis on rich and varied color.

How big is a Persian Ganjeh rug?

An outstanding early 20th century Persian Ganjeh rug with a fantastic stylized floral and vine pattern woven in bright crimson, gold, light indigo, and white set against an intensely… A late 19th-century Caucasian Tribal Talish Runner Measures: 3’3″ x 8′.