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Chelaberd Rug
Phil Bell Antique Rugs
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Chelaberd Rug

1900 - 1920
Description

Perhaps one of the most recognisable designs, second only to the Tekke gul rugs. The Chelaberd rugs from the Karabagh are most often referred to as eagle Kazaks. The design has evolved from the old dragon rugs and now appears more like a heraldic symbol. These are popular pieces and can fetch high prices in the market, the 19th century examples commanding the best prices as ever. This one I believe to be a little later but still of good age and a nice palette excepting a synthetic pink which has bled in places. The three main medallions are bold, the outer ones being on a white background lighten what could have been a very dark rug. They freshen the design and generally the colours are soft and pleasing. I like the way the top medallion is cut off by the border, running out of warp or deliberate design? Probably the former although I have had examples of Caucasian rugs with a whole medallion cut in half. This is a classic rug with a commanding presence and an antique item in the purest sense of the word.

Fair condition. Some wear and old repair. The main issue is the synthetic pink which has run in a number of places. The price has been reduced to reflect this.

Physical Dimensions
Height
265cm (104.33")
Width
138cm (54.33")
Declaration

Phil Bell Antique Rugs has dated this Antique Chelaberd Kazak Rug to the 1900s.

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SA1179131
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428
Description
Perhaps one of the most recognisable designs, second only to the Tekke gul rugs. The Chelaberd rugs from the Karabagh are most often referred to as eagle Kazaks. The design has evolved from the old dragon rugs and now appears more like a heraldic symbol.
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These are popular pieces and can fetch high prices in the market, the 19th century examples commanding the best prices as ever.
Phil Bell Antique Rugs

This one I believe to be a little later but still of good age and a nice palette excepting a synthetic pink which has bled in places. The three main medallions are bold, the outer ones being on a white background lighten what could have been a very dark rug. They freshen the design and generally the colours are soft and pleasing. I like the way the top medallion is cut off by the border, running out of warp or deliberate design? Probably the former although I have had examples of Caucasian rugs with a whole medallion cut in half. This is a classic rug with a commanding presence and an antique item in the purest sense of the word.

Fair condition. Some wear and old repair. The main issue is the synthetic pink which has run in a number of places. The price has been reduced to reflect this.

Height
265cm (104.33")
Width
138cm (54.33")
Date of Manufacture

Phil Bell Antique Rugs has dated this Antique Chelaberd Kazak Rug to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1179131
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428
Phil Bell Antique Rugs
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A rectangular hand-knotted Caucasian Chelaberd rug featuring prominent sunburst medallions in red, navy blue, and ivory with geometric borders.
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Archive I A rectangular hand-knotted Caucasian Chelaberd rug featuring prominent sunburst medallions in red, navy blue, and ivory with geometric borders.

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Archive II A rectangular hand-knotted Caucasian Chelaberd rug featuring prominent sunburst medallions in red, navy blue, and ivory with geometric borders. View II
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A rectangular hand-knotted Caucasian Chelaberd rug featuring prominent sunburst medallions in red, navy blue, and ivory with geometric borders.
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A Chelaberd rug, also commonly known as an Eagle Kazak or Sunburst Kazak, is a distinctive type of Caucasian tribal rug originating from the Karabakh region. They are recognised by large radiating geometric medallions reminiscent of eagles or sunbursts.

Traditional Chelaberd rugs are hand-knotted using hand-spun wool pile woven onto a wool foundation. The wool is dyed using natural plant and mineral pigments, creating rich, saturated tones of red, blue, and cream.

Authentic pieces feature coarse, thick wool pile with symmetrical double-knotting visible from the back. The pattern typically consists of one, two, or three large eagle or sunburst motifs framed by geometric cross or latch-hook borders.

These graphic textiles serve as focal points in neutral spaces, anchored beneath minimalist furniture or integrated into traditional rooms to add texture, historic character, and bold geometric contrast.

Vacuum regularly on a low setting without a rotating brush bar to prevent fibre damage. Blot spills immediately with a dry cloth, use a rug pad to prevent wear, and consult a professional rug restorer for deep cleaning.
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