28,038  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 167 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
GIFTS
167 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Sort Order
Items Per Page
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1063252
FOR SALE
£7,500
Email Phone Buy
Save
Antique Caucasian Chajli Rug, Unusual Design Variations, Circa 1880.
For sale by Cotswold Oriental Rugs
for sale €8,775     $9,525
£7,500
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

Cotswold Oriental Rugs

Sellingantiques Verified Since Aug 2008
Browse dealers 676 items
  • About Us
    Specialists in antique carpets, rugs & runners. Professional cleaning, repairs & restoration.
Id #SA1063252
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Antique Caucasian Chajli Rug, Unusual Design Variations, Circa 1880.

19th century
Description

Size: 7ft 0in x 4ft 3in (213 x 129cm).

Antique Caucasian Chajli long rug with triple medallion design.

Circa 1880.

A good example of a Chajli rug, with the traditional three medallion design. This rug has some very unusual design variations; the medallions are normally octagonal, but we can see that the lower ivory medallion is a square. The inner guard border starts at the lower end of the rug but then suddenly stops in line with the top of the square medallion. Also, at the very top end of the rug is a panel in blue; the weaver obviously had a lot of fun weaving this rug.

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

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-2720.

Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Caucasian Chajli Rug to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
213cm (83.86")
Width
129cm (50.79")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1063252
Dealers Internal Reference
R-2720
Dealers Notes

All of our prices include FREE WORLD WIDE EXPRESS DELIVERY by DHL.

To purchase any item please click on the payment link. We are also happy to accept most payment methods including American Express, bank transfers, debit & credit cards.

To purchase by card over the telephone, please contact us on 01608 652111 or 0044 1608 652111 from outside the UK.

Description
Size: 7ft 0in x 4ft 3in (213 x 129cm).

Antique Caucasian Chajli long rug with triple medallion design.

Circa 1880.

A good example of a Chajli rug, with the traditional three medallion design.

“
This rug has some very unusual design variations; the medallions are normally octagonal, but we can see that the lower ivory medallion is a square.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

The inner guard border starts at the lower end of the rug but then suddenly stops in line with the top of the square medallion. Also, at the very top end of the rug is a panel in blue; the weaver obviously had a lot of fun weaving this rug.

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

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-2720.

Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Caucasian Chajli Rug to the 1880s.

Height
213cm (83.86")
Width
129cm (50.79")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1063252
Dealers Internal Ref
R-2720
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2008

Specialists in antique carpets, rugs & runners. Professional cleaning, repairs & restoration.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Cotswold Oriental Rugs Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
An antique hand-knotted Caucasian Chajli rug featuring three geometric medallions filled with smaller tribal motifs on a terracotta red field framed by patterned borders.
1 / 14
Archive I An antique hand-knotted Caucasian Chajli rug featuring three geometric medallions filled with smaller tribal motifs on a terracotta red field framed by patterned borders.

Antique Caucasian Chajli Rug, Unusual Design Variations, Circa 1880.

Archive II An antique hand-knotted Caucasian Chajli rug featuring three geometric medallions filled with smaller tribal motifs on a terracotta red field framed by patterned borders. View II
Archive III An antique hand-knotted Caucasian Chajli rug featuring three geometric medallions filled with smaller tribal motifs on a terracotta red field framed by patterned borders. View III
Archive IV An antique hand-knotted Caucasian Chajli rug featuring three geometric medallions filled with smaller tribal motifs on a terracotta red field framed by patterned borders. View IV
Archive V An antique hand-knotted Caucasian Chajli rug featuring three geometric medallions filled with smaller tribal motifs on a terracotta red field framed by patterned borders. View V
Archive VI An antique hand-knotted Caucasian Chajli rug featuring three geometric medallions filled with smaller tribal motifs on a terracotta red field framed by patterned borders. View VI
Archive VII An antique hand-knotted Caucasian Chajli rug featuring three geometric medallions filled with smaller tribal motifs on a terracotta red field framed by patterned borders. View VII
Archive VIII An antique hand-knotted Caucasian Chajli rug featuring three geometric medallions filled with smaller tribal motifs on a terracotta red field framed by patterned borders. View VIII
Archive IX An antique hand-knotted Caucasian Chajli rug featuring three geometric medallions filled with smaller tribal motifs on a terracotta red field framed by patterned borders. View IX
Archive X An antique hand-knotted Caucasian Chajli rug featuring three geometric medallions filled with smaller tribal motifs on a terracotta red field framed by patterned borders. View X
Archive XI An antique hand-knotted Caucasian Chajli rug featuring three geometric medallions filled with smaller tribal motifs on a terracotta red field framed by patterned borders. View XI
Archive XII An antique hand-knotted Caucasian Chajli rug featuring three geometric medallions filled with smaller tribal motifs on a terracotta red field framed by patterned borders. View XII
Archive XIII An antique hand-knotted Caucasian Chajli rug featuring three geometric medallions filled with smaller tribal motifs on a terracotta red field framed by patterned borders. View XIII
Archive XIV An antique hand-knotted Caucasian Chajli rug featuring three geometric medallions filled with smaller tribal motifs on a terracotta red field framed by patterned borders. View XIV
Enlarged Archival View
Location
High Street
Moreton-in-Marsh
Gloucestershire
GL56 0AD
United Kingdom
Verified Since Aug 2008
Items For Sale 676
Items Sold 1,737
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
Verified Since Aug 2008
View Dealer Info
Location: High Street, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0AD, United Kingdom
Verified
Aug 2008
For Sale
676
Sold
1,737
An antique hand-knotted Caucasian Chajli rug featuring three geometric medallions filled with smaller tribal motifs on a terracotta red field framed by patterned borders.
ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN CHAJLI RUG, UNUSUAL DESIGN VARIATIONS, CIRCA 1880.
Ref: SA1063252
An antique hand-knotted Caucasian Chajli rug featuring three geometric medallions filled with smaller tribal motifs on a terracotta red field framed by patterned borders.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Detail View 10
Detail View 11
Detail View 12
Detail View 13
Archival Detail
Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.
Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.
Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.
Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArea Rugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleCaucasian Tribal
  • MaterialWool, Natural Dyes
  • ColourTerracotta Red
  • MotifsGeometric medallions, Latch-hook motifs, Multi-stripe border, Tribal symbols
  • SizeH 213 cm (84 in) x W 129 cm (51 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This antique Caucasian Chajli rug dates from around 1880 and measures 213 cm high, 129 cm wide, and 1 cm deep. The hand-knotted wool piece is worked in natural dyes with a terracotta red field, accented by shades of cream, blue, brown, yellow, and green. A triple medallion design forms the centre, featuring unusual variations including a lower square ivory medallion rather than the traditional octagon, alongside a top blue panel and an inner guard border that stops abruptly. Further decorative details include geometric medallions, latch-hook motifs, tribal symbols, and multi-stripe patterned borders. The rug has even wear, a medium pile, and is hand-washed and ready for display. It is suited for light domestic use in spaces such as a gentleman's library or hallway, bringing rich colour and traditional craftsmanship to interior floors.

Chajli rugs originate from the South Caucasus region, specifically associated with the Shirvan district, and are distinguished by their structured geometric compositions often featuring large octagonal or rectangular central medallions.

Traditional Caucasian rugs were hand-knotted using locally sourced hand-spun wool for both the pile and foundation, coloured with natural vegetable and mineral dyes including madder for red and indigo for blue.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-bound selvedges, slight intentional asymmetry in the woven motifs known as floaters or abrash colour variations, and a soft, flexible wool warp and weft characteristic of tribal loom weaving.

The strong graphic patterns and rich palette of Caucasian carpets contrast effectively against modern minimalist furniture, dark timber flooring, or neutral upholstery in contemporary and eclectic settings.

Vacuum gently without a rotating brush bar, rotate the rug annually to ensure even exposure to foot traffic and sunlight, and consult a specialist rug restorer for professional washing.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories