Antique Transcaucasian Runner, South Caucasus

19th century

Sold by Farnham Antique Carpets

Description

A striking antique Transcaucasian runner dating from 1880-1890 in exceptional original condition. Rugs and runners described as this usually come from the vicinity of the southern Caucasus mountains, which is modern day Armenia and Azerbaijan. Using Caucasian Borjalou style latch-hook motifs running down the main field on a camel coloured background the palette and design is quite fantastic! The running leaf stylised flower border design is typical of Persian rugs from Bakshaish and Heriz and into the Caucasus too. The variation of background colours in the border from blue to ivory to subtle brownish tones compliment the overall designs beautifully.

In excellent pile all over with hardly any wear to speak of, original ends are secure and the sides are all in tact too. A rare and beautiful southern Caucasian runner from the late 19th century ideal for a corridor, hall or landing area. We supply sturdy underlay with every carpet, rug or runner purchased.

Antique Caucasian rugs are extremely collectable and interesting pieces of floor art. Primarily produced as village productions rather than city pieces they were woven from materials particular to individual tribal provinces, the rugs of the Caucasus will usually display bold geometric designs in vivid colours. Styles typical to the Caucasus region are Shirvan, Kuba, Borjalou, Baku, Daghestan.

Physical Dimensions

Height

334cm (131.50")

Width

102cm (40.16")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA618197

Dealers Internal Reference

8356

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

A striking antique Transcaucasian runner dating from 1880-1890 in exceptional original condition.

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Rugs and runners described as this usually come from the vicinity of the southern Caucasus mountains, which is modern day Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Farnham Antique Carpets

Using Caucasian Borjalou style latch-hook motifs running down the main field on a camel coloured background the palette and design is quite fantastic! The running leaf stylised flower border design is typical of Persian rugs from Bakshaish and Heriz and into the Caucasus too. The variation of background colours in the border from blue to ivory to subtle brownish tones compliment the overall designs beautifully.

fig 1. Antique Transcaucasian runner, South Caucasus — fig 1. Antique Transcaucasian Runner, South Caucasus

In excellent pile all over with hardly any wear to speak of, original ends are secure and the sides are all in tact too. A rare and beautiful southern Caucasian runner from the late 19th century ideal for a corridor, hall or landing area. We supply sturdy underlay with every carpet, rug or runner purchased.

fig 2. Antique Transcaucasian runner, South Caucasus — fig 2. Antique Transcaucasian Runner, South Caucasus

Antique Caucasian rugs are extremely collectable and interesting pieces of floor art. Primarily produced as village productions rather than city pieces they were woven from materials particular to individual tribal provinces, the rugs of the Caucasus will usually display bold geometric designs in vivid colours. Styles typical to the Caucasus region are Shirvan, Kuba, Borjalou, Baku, Daghestan.