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Gendje Rug
Phil Bell Antique Rugs
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Gendje Rug

1900 - 1920
Description

This is a difficult rug to place. The weaving area of Gendje was a melting pot of designs from the surrounding regions and sometimes the label is applied when the rugs show strong Caucasian designs but with cruder construction. It is important to understand the difficulty of precise attribution and in this case I choose Gendje but with a question mark in brackets. It is later than many of my rugs with a couple of synthetic dyes but I think it has real presence with its recipcrocal maze design

The pile is fairly low over most of the rug with the usual corrosion to the black wool. One end has lost some of its outer border but the other is complete as are the sides with minor selvedge repairs towards the damaged end.

Physical Dimensions
Height
268cm (105.51")
Width
121cm (47.64")
Declaration

Phil Bell Antique Rugs has dated this Antique Caucasian Gendje Runner to the 1900s.

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SA1174647
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Description
This is a difficult rug to place.
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The weaving area of Gendje was a melting pot of designs from the surrounding regions and sometimes the label is applied when the rugs show strong Caucasian designs but with cruder construction.
Phil Bell Antique Rugs

It is important to understand the difficulty of precise attribution and in this case I choose Gendje but with a question mark in brackets. It is later than many of my rugs with a couple of synthetic dyes but I think it has real presence with its recipcrocal maze design

fig 1. An antique Caucasian Gendje hand-knotted wool runner rug featuring geometric medallions, latch-hook motifs, and a multi-coloured palette of red, blue, yellow, and cream on a dark field.
fig 1. Gendje Rug

The pile is fairly low over most of the rug with the usual corrosion to the black wool. One end has lost some of its outer border but the other is complete as are the sides with minor selvedge repairs towards the damaged end.

Height
268cm (105.51")
Width
121cm (47.64")
Date of Manufacture

Phil Bell Antique Rugs has dated this Antique Caucasian Gendje Runner to the 1900s.

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SA1174647
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Phil Bell Antique Rugs
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An antique Caucasian Gendje hand-knotted wool runner rug featuring geometric medallions, latch-hook motifs, and a multi-coloured palette of red, blue, yellow, and cream on a dark field.
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Archive I An antique Caucasian Gendje hand-knotted wool runner rug featuring geometric medallions, latch-hook motifs, and a multi-coloured palette of red, blue, yellow, and cream on a dark field.

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An antique Caucasian Gendje hand-knotted wool runner rug featuring geometric medallions, latch-hook motifs, and a multi-coloured palette of red, blue, yellow, and cream on a dark field.
Gendje rug
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Gendje rugs originate from the historic city of Ganjah in Azerbaijan, located between Kazak and Karabakh in the southern Caucasus region. Woven primarily by nomadic and village weavers, these textiles are renowned for their distinctive geometric designs and vivid colour schemes.

Traditional Caucasian rugs are hand-knotted using locally sourced hand-spun wool for both the pile and the foundation. They typically employ symmetrical Turkish knots, resulting in a flexible texture and durable construction with medium to long wool pile.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-spun wool, natural dye variations known as abrash, and distinct geometric motifs such as stepped polygons, octagons, or latch-hook forms. The wool warp and weft structures often present slight irregularities characteristic of tribal hand-loom production.

A geometric Caucasian rug adds warmth and visual structure to contemporary spaces when placed in hallways, entryways, or alongside modern furniture. The rich, historic patterns contrast effectively with minimal architectural lines and neutral timber flooring.

Regular care involves gentle vacuuming without a rotating brush to prevent pile damage, along with periodic rotation to equalise foot traffic wear. Professional cleaning should be undertaken by specialists experienced in hand-knotted natural wool textiles.
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