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Antique Kuba Kelleh
Farnham Antique Carpets
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Antique Kuba Kelleh

19th century
Description

Remarkable early Antique Kuba Kelleh (Kelleh meaning long format) with stunning colours from the mid 19th century, the design in the main field is a fascinating array of geometric motifs, a crisply well drawn pattern with early dyes.  Elegant minor border of vine and leaf design, along with the Kufic larger graphic border.  Early dyes have been used on this wonderful tribal Kelleh carpet, pale blues, aubergines and soft yellows.

With the age of this carpet approximately around 170 years old, some low scattered wear and old repairs are visible.  It has a couple of old patches which have been repaired many years ago, but are structurally strong and the colour match is good.  The fringes and sides have been tidied up and it is ready to add an abundance of character to the floor. Supplied with our underlay this would be secure and durable floor art.

Kuba is a rug producing town located in the north-east of the Caucaus next to the Caspian Sea. The port of Baku in Kuba had its own school for carpet-making.  An amazing and collectable Caucasian rug with great design and a fantastic array of early natural colours.

Request a home visit to view this rare antique Kuba Kelleh at home. Purchase this rare Kuba online, we deliver worldwide.

Physical Dimensions
Height
435cm (171.26")
Width
161cm (63.39")
Declaration

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Caucasian Kuba Rug to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1218419
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12167
Dealers Notes

Farnham Antique Carpets are specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners. Varying from antique tribal rugs woven in the Caucasus to classical Persian carpets dating from the mid 19th century to the early 20th century.

As members of the BADA - The British Antique Dealers Association and LAPADA - The Association of Art & Antique Dealers we adhere to strict guide lines as affiliated members and pride ourselves on maintaining its high standards. We exhibit at the BADA fair in Chelsea, London every March and the LAPADA Fair in Mayfair, London every September.

Description
Remarkable early Antique Kuba Kelleh (Kelleh meaning long format) with stunning colours from the mid 19th century, the design in the main field is a fascinating array of geometric motifs, a crisply well drawn pattern with early dyes.  Elegant minor border of vine and leaf design, along with the Kufic larger graphic border.
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 Early dyes have been used on this wonderful tribal Kelleh carpet, pale blues, aubergines and soft yellows.
Farnham Antique Carpets
fig 1. An elongated antique hand-knotted Caucasian Kuba Kelleh rug with a navy blue field featuring geometric repeating medallions framed by patterned multicoloured borders.
fig 1. Antique Kuba Kelleh

With the age of this carpet approximately around 170 years old, some low scattered wear and old repairs are visible.  It has a couple of old patches which have been repaired many years ago, but are structurally strong and the colour match is good.  The fringes and sides have been tidied up and it is ready to add an abundance of character to the floor. Supplied with our underlay this would be secure and durable floor art.

fig 2. An elongated antique hand-knotted Caucasian Kuba Kelleh rug with a navy blue field featuring geometric repeating medallions framed by patterned multicoloured borders.
fig 2. Antique Kuba Kelleh

Kuba is a rug producing town located in the north-east of the Caucaus next to the Caspian Sea. The port of Baku in Kuba had its own school for carpet-making.  An amazing and collectable Caucasian rug with great design and a fantastic array of early natural colours.

Request a home visit to view this rare antique Kuba Kelleh at home. Purchase this rare Kuba online, we deliver worldwide.

Height
435cm (171.26")
Width
161cm (63.39")
Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Caucasian Kuba Rug to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1218419
Dealers Internal Ref
12167
Farnham Antique Carpets
Farnham Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2018

Specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners.

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Farnham Antique Carpets is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA 

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Archive I An elongated antique hand-knotted Caucasian Kuba Kelleh rug with a navy blue field featuring geometric repeating medallions framed by patterned multicoloured borders.

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Archive II An elongated antique hand-knotted Caucasian Kuba Kelleh rug with a navy blue field featuring geometric repeating medallions framed by patterned multicoloured borders. View II
Archive III An elongated antique hand-knotted Caucasian Kuba Kelleh rug with a navy blue field featuring geometric repeating medallions framed by patterned multicoloured borders. View III
Archive IV An elongated antique hand-knotted Caucasian Kuba Kelleh rug with a navy blue field featuring geometric repeating medallions framed by patterned multicoloured borders. View IV
Archive V An elongated antique hand-knotted Caucasian Kuba Kelleh rug with a navy blue field featuring geometric repeating medallions framed by patterned multicoloured borders. View V
Archive VI An elongated antique hand-knotted Caucasian Kuba Kelleh rug with a navy blue field featuring geometric repeating medallions framed by patterned multicoloured borders. View VI
Archive VII An elongated antique hand-knotted Caucasian Kuba Kelleh rug with a navy blue field featuring geometric repeating medallions framed by patterned multicoloured borders. View VII
Archive VIII An elongated antique hand-knotted Caucasian Kuba Kelleh rug with a navy blue field featuring geometric repeating medallions framed by patterned multicoloured borders. View VIII
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Archive X An elongated antique hand-knotted Caucasian Kuba Kelleh rug with a navy blue field featuring geometric repeating medallions framed by patterned multicoloured borders. View X
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An elongated antique hand-knotted Caucasian Kuba Kelleh rug with a navy blue field featuring geometric repeating medallions framed by patterned multicoloured borders.
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Kuba Kelleh carpets originate from the northeastern Caucasus region, woven with specific proportions that are longer than standard area rugs but wider than narrow runners. These pieces are recognised by their dense geometric motifs and structured field compositions.

Authentic Kuba rugs were hand-knotted using hand-spun wool for the pile, anchored onto a wool or cotton warp and weft foundation. Dyes were historically derived from natural plant and mineral sources, such as madder root for reds and indigo for blues.

Authentic antique Caucasian carpets feature asymmetric or symmetric hand-tied knots, natural dye variations known as abrash, and flexible wool backings. Geometric iconography, such as octagons, stars, and stepped medallions, is characteristic of regional regional production.

Due to their elongated proportions, Kelleh carpets are positioned to anchor long corridors, entrance halls, or wide walkways between room functions. They can also be placed beneath dining tables or aligned alongside large sofa arrangements.

To preserve wool fibres, vacuum regularly using a suction-only setting without a rotating beater bar. Professional cleaning by an antique carpet specialist is recommended for stain removal, along with the use of an underlay to prevent wear and slipping.
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