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Antique Caucasian Corridor Rug, Talysh, South-east Caucasus.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Antique Caucasian Corridor Rug, Talysh, South-east Caucasus.

19th century
Description

Talysh was once part of the Safavid province of Azerbaijan and is close to Lenkoran, about 40 miles north of the Iranian border. For centuries, Talysh was inhabited by Armenians and a cathedral was built there in AD 662 by Grigor Mamikonian. Talysh rugs should therefore be attributed to Armenian weavers.

The majority of Talysh rugs have a long, narrow format with a blue central field. This one is more unusual having a natural-dye pink-red ground containing a multitude of tiny stars throughout. The main ivory border is typical of the Talyish weavings and very few Talysh rugs incorporate the 'medachyl' blue outer border with a decorated ground. A rare aspect of this beautiful rug.

The rug is in excellent condition with an evenly-low cut pile.

Size: 2.30m x 1.04m (7' 6" x 3' 5").

Physical Dimensions
Height
230cm (90.55")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Declaration

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

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SA1164057
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Talysh was once part of the Safavid province of Azerbaijan and is close to Lenkoran, about 40 miles north of the Iranian border.
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For centuries, Talysh was inhabited by Armenians and a cathedral was built there in AD 662 by Grigor Mamikonian.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Talysh rugs should therefore be attributed to Armenian weavers.

fig 1. An antique Caucasian Talysh wool corridor rug featuring a long red central field filled with geometric star motifs, framed by a broad cream rosette border and blue guard bands.
fig 1. Antique Caucasian Corridor Rug, Talysh, South-east Caucasus.

The majority of Talysh rugs have a long, narrow format with a blue central field. This one is more unusual having a natural-dye pink-red ground containing a multitude of tiny stars throughout. The main ivory border is typical of the Talyish weavings and very few Talysh rugs incorporate the 'medachyl' blue outer border with a decorated ground. A rare aspect of this beautiful rug.

The rug is in excellent condition with an evenly-low cut pile.

Size: 2.30m x 1.04m (7' 6" x 3' 5").

Height
230cm (90.55")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1164057
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2113
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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Archive I An antique Caucasian Talysh wool corridor rug featuring a long red central field filled with geometric star motifs, framed by a broad cream rosette border and blue guard bands.

Antique Caucasian Corridor Rug, Talysh, South-east Caucasus.

Archive II An antique Caucasian Talysh wool corridor rug featuring a long red central field filled with geometric star motifs, framed by a broad cream rosette border and blue guard bands. View II
Archive III An antique Caucasian Talysh wool corridor rug featuring a long red central field filled with geometric star motifs, framed by a broad cream rosette border and blue guard bands. View III
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An antique Caucasian Talysh wool corridor rug featuring a long red central field filled with geometric star motifs, framed by a broad cream rosette border and blue guard bands.
Antique Caucasian Corridor Rug, Talysh, South-East Caucasus.
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Talysh rugs originate from the southeastern Caucasus region along the Caspian Sea coast. They are typically produced in long, narrow corridor formats featuring elongated central fields surrounded by wide, highly structured borders with star, rosette, or octagonal geometric motifs.

These rugs are hand-knotted using locally sourced hand-spun wool for both the pile and the foundation. The rich colour palette is achieved using natural dyes derived from madder, indigo, plants, and mineral sources.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-knotted wool construction on a wool warp and weft, often with visible abrash, which is a subtle variation in colour caused by different dye batches. Key features include distinctive wide main borders containing floral rosettes and long proportions tailored for corridors.

A Caucasian corridor rug introduces graphic structure and warm tones to hallways, entryways, or narrow galleries. It pairs well alongside polished hardwood, flagstone, or poured concrete flooring to bridge traditional craftsmanship with modern design.

Vacuum regularly using a suction-only setting without a rotating beater bar to avoid damaging the pile. Blot spills immediately with a clean dry cloth, use an underlay pad to prevent slippage and wear, and seek specialist cleaning services when necessary.
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