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Antique Caucasian Akstafa Long Rug / Runner, Large Peacocks, Circa 1880.
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Antique Caucasian Akstafa Long Rug / Runner, Large Peacocks, Circa 1880.

19th century
Description

Size: 9ft 9in x 4ft 0in (297 x 123cm).

Antique Caucasian Akstafa long rug with four star medallions and birds.

Circa 1880.

This is a good example of a well known group of long rugs attributed to the town of Akstafa. This rug is of classic design with four 'star' medallions on a midnight blue ground. Each medallion is flanked by the traditional Akstafa birds with large peacock like tails. The field is filled with many tribal devices and designs. The border is a good example of the classic ivory ground Akstafa design.

The rug has a soft floppy handle with fine wool, the colour palette gives the rug a soft warm feel.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good thick pile, the rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

Stock Number: H-484.

Physical Dimensions
Height
297cm (116.93")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Caucasian Akstafa Rug Runner to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA983569
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H-484
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Description
Size: 9ft 9in x 4ft 0in (297 x 123cm).

Antique Caucasian Akstafa long rug with four star medallions and birds.

Circa 1880.

This is a good example of a well known group of long rugs attributed to the town of Akstafa. This rug is of classic design with four 'star' medallions on a midnight blue ground. Each medallion is flanked by the traditional Akstafa birds with large peacock like tails. The field is filled with many tribal devices and designs. The border is a good example of the classic ivory ground Akstafa design.

fig 1. An antique Caucasian Akstafa wool rug runner featuring geometric star medallions and stylised peacock motifs on a dark navy field with a decorative border.
fig 1. Antique Caucasian Akstafa Long Rug / Runner, Large Peacocks, Circa 1880.

The rug has a soft floppy handle with fine wool, the colour palette gives the rug a soft warm feel.

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The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good thick pile, the rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

Stock Number: H-484.

Height
297cm (116.93")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Caucasian Akstafa Rug Runner to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA983569
Dealers Internal Ref
H-484
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Antique Caucasian Akstafa Long Rug / Runner, Large Peacocks, Circa 1880.

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An antique Caucasian Akstafa wool rug runner featuring geometric star medallions and stylised peacock motifs on a dark navy field with a decorative border.
ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN AKSTAFA LONG RUG / RUNNER, LARGE PEACOCKS, CIRCA 1880.
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Originating from the southern Caucasus region in the late 19th century, Akstafa rugs are a subgroup of Shirvan textiles known for their long formats, dark grounds, and iconic stylised peacock or bird motifs surrounding central geometric medallions.

Caucasian rugs were hand-knotted by nomadic and village weavers using local hand-spun wool for both the pile and foundation, coloured with natural vegetable and mineral dyes.

Authentic pieces display a wool foundation with natural colour variations, symmetrical hand-knotting, and classic design elements such as multi-pointed star medallions flanked by elongated bird figures featuring fan-like tail feathers.

A Caucasian runner adds pattern and historical texture to long narrow spaces such as entry hallways, corridors, or alongside a bed, complementing both period homes and contemporary minimalist aesthetics.

Vacuum regularly using suction only without a rotating beater bar, rotate periodically to balance wear, use a supportive rug underlay, and seek specialist professional cleaning for stain removal.
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