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Antique South West Caucasian Brocaded Flatweave Rug or Verneh or Zili, Circa 1890.
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Antique South West Caucasian Brocaded Flatweave Rug or Verneh or Zili, Circa 1890.

19th century
Description

Size: 7ft 5in x 5ft 1in (226 x 155cm).

Antique brocaded flatweave rug, south west Caucasus.

Circa 1890.

This example is made using 'weft float brocading' on a plain weave ground, the design is of a classic box format with squares set against a diamond lattice field. The border design is small squares each filled with a fine multi coloured design.

It is suggested that this group of flat weaves were woven in Borchaliu or possibly in the Shemkir region near the village of Daskesan, these are historically Armenian villages. A very closely related example is published as plate 86, in Flat-woven Rugs & Textiles from the Caucasus, by Robert H Nooter.

The flatweave is in original 'as found' condition with some uneven wear and slight losses to the sides, (this is reflected in the price). Both ends retain the original long tassels.

The flatweave is suitable for light domestic use and has been hand washed.

Stock Number: H-524.

Physical Dimensions
Height
226cm (88.98")
Width
155cm (61.02")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Caucasian Verneh Flatweave Rug to the 1890s.

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SA1064681
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H-524
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Description
Size: 7ft 5in x 5ft 1in (226 x 155cm).

Antique brocaded flatweave rug, south west Caucasus.

Circa 1890.

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This example is made using 'weft float brocading' on a plain weave ground, the design is of a classic box format with squares set against a diamond lattice field.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

The border design is small squares each filled with a fine multi coloured design.

fig 1. An antique Caucasian flatweave rug displaying geometric diamond medallions in rust red, navy blue, and cream wool with fringed ends.
fig 1. Antique South West Caucasian Brocaded Flatweave Rug or Verneh or Zili, Circa 1890.

It is suggested that this group of flat weaves were woven in Borchaliu or possibly in the Shemkir region near the village of Daskesan, these are historically Armenian villages. A very closely related example is published as plate 86, in Flat-woven Rugs & Textiles from the Caucasus, by Robert H Nooter.

fig 2. An antique Caucasian flatweave rug displaying geometric diamond medallions in rust red, navy blue, and cream wool with fringed ends.
fig 2. Antique South West Caucasian Brocaded Flatweave Rug or Verneh or Zili, Circa 1890.

The flatweave is in original 'as found' condition with some uneven wear and slight losses to the sides, (this is reflected in the price). Both ends retain the original long tassels.

The flatweave is suitable for light domestic use and has been hand washed.

Stock Number: H-524.

Height
226cm (88.98")
Width
155cm (61.02")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Caucasian Verneh Flatweave Rug to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1064681
Dealers Internal Ref
H-524
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Antique South West Caucasian Brocaded Flatweave Rug or Verneh or Zili, Circa 1890.

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An antique Caucasian flatweave rug displaying geometric diamond medallions in rust red, navy blue, and cream wool with fringed ends.
ANTIQUE SOUTH WEST CAUCASIAN BROCADED FLATWEAVE RUG OR VERNEH OR ZILI, CIRCA 1890.
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A Verneh is a specific type of Caucasian flatweave rug produced primarily in the southern Caucasus region. It is constructed using an extra-weft wrapping or brocading technique that creates raised geometric patterns over a woven wool foundation.

These rugs are woven using hand-spun wool for both the warp and weft threads. The designs are executed via extra-weft brocading or wrapping, where coloured wool threads are woven across the face of the fabric to form complex geometric motifs.

Authentic pieces from circa 1890 feature natural vegetable dyes resulting in subtle colour shifts known as abrash, hand-spun wool with slight structural irregularities, and traditional regional motifs such as repeating diamond medallions and stylized borders.

A Caucasian flatweave can be styled as a grounding focal point on natural timber flooring or layered over plain neutral carpeting. Its rust-red hues and structured geometric geometry pair well with dark wood furnishings or contemporary minimalism.

Preserve the textile by vacuuming gently using suction only, avoiding beater bars that catch the brocaded threads. Place a non-slip rug pad underneath to prevent friction wear, and consult a specialist rug cleaner for stain removal.
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