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Antique Caucasian Shirvan or Dagestan Prayer Rug of Scarce Diagonal Stripe Design, Circa 1850.
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Antique Caucasian Shirvan or Dagestan Prayer Rug of Scarce Diagonal Stripe Design, Circa 1850.

19th century
Sold 29 November 2025 · Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Description

Size: 4ft 9in x 3ft 7in (145 x 109cm).

Antique Caucasian Shirvan or Dagestan prayer rug with scarce diagonal stipe design.

Circa 1870.

An outstanding example of this well documented group of prayer rugs, this rug is very will drawn with diagonal stripe in ivory, soft red and blue. The rug has a classic main border and rosette design to the guard stripes. The rug has a slightly softer colour palette to the lower end.

A very closely related example is published in 'Caucasian Prayer Rugs' by Ralph Kaffel, Plate 72, page 126.

The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.

Hand washed and ready for use or display, this rug would make an outstanding wall hanging.

Stock Number: H-518.

Physical Dimensions
Height
145cm (57.09")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Caucasian Prayer Rug to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1044112
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H-518
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Size: 4ft 9in x 3ft 7in (145 x 109cm).

Antique Caucasian Shirvan or Dagestan prayer rug with scarce diagonal stipe design.

Circa 1870.

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An outstanding example of this well documented group of prayer rugs, this rug is very will drawn with diagonal stripe in ivory, soft red and blue.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

The rug has a classic main border and rosette design to the guard stripes. The rug has a slightly softer colour palette to the lower end.

fig 1. An antique Caucasian Shirvan prayer rug featuring a diagonal stripe pattern within a multi-bordered geometric field.
fig 1. Antique Caucasian Shirvan or Dagestan Prayer Rug of Scarce Diagonal Stripe Design, Circa 1850.

A very closely related example is published in 'Caucasian Prayer Rugs' by Ralph Kaffel, Plate 72, page 126.

The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.

Hand washed and ready for use or display, this rug would make an outstanding wall hanging.

Stock Number: H-518.

Height
145cm (57.09")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Caucasian Prayer Rug to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1044112
Dealers Internal Ref
H-518
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Antique Caucasian Shirvan or Dagestan Prayer Rug of Scarce Diagonal Stripe Design, Circa 1850.

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An antique Caucasian Shirvan prayer rug featuring a diagonal stripe pattern within a multi-bordered geometric field.
ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN SHIRVAN OR DAGESTAN PRAYER RUG OF SCARCE DIAGONAL STRIPE DESIGN, CIRCA 1850.
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  • ObjectRugs & Carpets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleCaucasian Tribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourMulti-coloured
  • MotifsMihrab arch, Diagonal stripes, Geometric borders, Stylised floral motifs
  • SizeH 145 cm (57 in) x W 109 cm (43 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

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Caucasian prayer rugs were traditionally woven by nomadic and village tribes in the Caucasus region, featuring distinctive architectural mihrab designs and symbolic motifs used for daily worship.

These carpets are typically hand-knotted using handspun wool for the pile, warp, and weft, often dyed with natural vegetable and mineral colourants that develop a rich patina over time.

Authentic pieces display characteristic tribal knotting structures, natural colour variations known as abrash, hand-finished selvages, and traditional geometric iconography specific to Shirvan or Dagestan workshops.

An antique rug serves as a textural anchor in contemporary spaces, pairing effectively with minimalist furniture or acting as a statement piece in a transitional room.

Preservation involves regular gentle vacuuming without rotary brushes, professional specialist cleaning, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading, and using a breathable underlay.
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