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Antique Prayer-rug, Gendje, Eastern Caucasus.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Antique Prayer-rug, Gendje, Eastern Caucasus.

19th century
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Gendje, known as Elizabethpol under the Tzars, but today, known as Kirovabad. It is situated between the Caucasian weaving areas of Kazak, Karabagh and Shirvan.

This beautiful little Gendje prayer-rug has a few 'typical' Gendje featurs such as the diagonal motifs in the field and the interesting main border design with its conjoined octagons. The colours in the main border are simply stunning as is the very unusual, relatively plain mihrab in ivory.

Made circa 1880, the rug is in good overall condition, albeit with evenly-low pile and a few minor reweaves.

Size: 1.45m x 0.82m (4' 9" x 2' 8").

Physical Dimensions
Height
145cm (57.09")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Caucasian Gendje Prayer Rug to the 1880s.

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SA1144093
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BM2251
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Gendje, known as Elizabethpol under the Tzars, but today, known as Kirovabad. It is situated between the Caucasian weaving areas of Kazak, Karabagh and Shirvan.
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This beautiful little Gendje prayer-rug has a few 'typical' Gendje featurs such as the diagonal motifs in the field and the interesting main border design with its conjoined octagons.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

The colours in the main border are simply stunning as is the very unusual, relatively plain mihrab in ivory.

Made circa 1880, the rug is in good overall condition, albeit with evenly-low pile and a few minor reweaves.

Size: 1.45m x 0.82m (4' 9" x 2' 8").

Height
145cm (57.09")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Caucasian Gendje Prayer Rug to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1144093
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2251
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Dealing in antique and old tribal rugs, dowry weavings and decorative carpets from the near east and central asia since 1979.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets Profile Page

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An antique Caucasian Gendje wool prayer rug featuring a central field of diagonal striped geometric patterns beneath an arched mihrab niche, surrounded by multi-coloured medallion borders.
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Archive I An antique Caucasian Gendje wool prayer rug featuring a central field of diagonal striped geometric patterns beneath an arched mihrab niche, surrounded by multi-coloured medallion borders.

Antique Prayer-Rug, Gendje, Eastern Caucasus.

Archive II An antique Caucasian Gendje wool prayer rug featuring a central field of diagonal striped geometric patterns beneath an arched mihrab niche, surrounded by multi-coloured medallion borders. View II
Archive III An antique Caucasian Gendje wool prayer rug featuring a central field of diagonal striped geometric patterns beneath an arched mihrab niche, surrounded by multi-coloured medallion borders. View III
Archive IV An antique Caucasian Gendje wool prayer rug featuring a central field of diagonal striped geometric patterns beneath an arched mihrab niche, surrounded by multi-coloured medallion borders. View IV
Archive V An antique Caucasian Gendje wool prayer rug featuring a central field of diagonal striped geometric patterns beneath an arched mihrab niche, surrounded by multi-coloured medallion borders. View V
Archive VI An antique Caucasian Gendje wool prayer rug featuring a central field of diagonal striped geometric patterns beneath an arched mihrab niche, surrounded by multi-coloured medallion borders. View VI
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An antique Caucasian Gendje wool prayer rug featuring a central field of diagonal striped geometric patterns beneath an arched mihrab niche, surrounded by multi-coloured medallion borders.
Antique Prayer-Rug, Gendje, Eastern Caucasus.
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An antique Caucasian Gendje wool prayer rug featuring a central field of diagonal striped geometric patterns beneath an arched mihrab niche, surrounded by multi-coloured medallion borders.
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Gendje rugs originate from the South Caucasus region and are recognised by their bold geometric iconography, diagonal band fields, and characteristic arched mihrab prayer niches.

These textiles were hand-knotted using locally sourced hand-spun wool for both the pile and the foundation, coloured with natural plant and mineral dyes.

Authentic period examples feature all-wool foundations, natural dye variations known as abrash, distinct regional geometric motifs, and hand-bound selvedges.

A vibrant geometric rug serves as a focal point on polished hardwood or stone floors, bringing color and architectural texture to neutral, modern spaces.

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