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Antique Caucasian Gendje Prayer Rug, Floral Lattice Design, Circa 1890.
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Antique Caucasian Gendje Prayer Rug, Floral Lattice Design, Circa 1890.

19th century
Description

Size: 4ft 6in x 3ft 2in (136 x 97cm).

Antique Caucasian Gendje prayer rug with floral lattice on an ivory ground.

Circa 1890.

This is a good example of a well known group of prayer rugs attributed to Gendje, in the central southern Caucasus. These rugs have a floral lotus palmette design, contained within a lattice on an ivory ground; note the square shaped mihrab. The border is of traditional form with the bold colour palette associated with this group of rugs. An interesting example with bold, colourful design.

The rug has slight even wear, good pile.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

Stock Number: H-526.

Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Caucasian Gendje Prayer Rug to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
136cm (53.54")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1064688
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H-526
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Description
Size: 4ft 6in x 3ft 2in (136 x 97cm).

Antique Caucasian Gendje prayer rug with floral lattice on an ivory ground.

Circa 1890.

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This is a good example of a well known group of prayer rugs attributed to Gendje, in the central southern Caucasus.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

These rugs have a floral lotus palmette design, contained within a lattice on an ivory ground; note the square shaped mihrab. The border is of traditional form with the bold colour palette associated with this group of rugs. An interesting example with bold, colourful design.

The rug has slight even wear, good pile.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

Stock Number: H-526.

Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Caucasian Gendje Prayer Rug to the 1890s.

Height
136cm (53.54")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1064688
Dealers Internal Ref
H-526
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Antique Caucasian Gendje Prayer Rug, Floral Lattice Design, Circa 1890.

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An antique Caucasian Gendje prayer rug featuring a red geometric border surrounding an ivory field with a stylized floral lattice pattern.
ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN GENDJE PRAYER RUG, FLORAL LATTICE DESIGN, CIRCA 1890.
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  • ObjectRugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleCaucasian Tribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourRed and Ivory
  • MotifsMihrab arch, Floral lattice, Geometric star border, Diamond lattice
  • SizeH 136 cm (54 in) x W 97 cm (38 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This antique Caucasian Gendje prayer rug from circa 1890 follows a traditional tribal style. Woven entirely from wool, the piece displays a bold colour palette dominated by red and ivory, complemented by accents of blue, yellow, and dark charcoal. The central ivory field contains a stylised floral lattice pattern enclosed by a square-shaped mihrab arch and bordered by geometric star and diamond motifs. The outer field features intricate latch-hook polygons and triangular symbols, finished with knotted fringe edges at both ends. The hand-washed wool retains a good pile alongside slight even wear. The rug measures 136 cm high, 97 cm wide, and 1 cm deep. Such a textile suits placement on a hallway floor, beneath a living room coffee table, or as a vibrant wall hanging in a study. The traditional geometric pattern and rich palette work well in both bohemian and classic interiors, adding warmth and pattern to wooden floorboards or neutral carpets. Regular foot traffic is well accommodated by the sturdy wool construction and good pile condition.

FAQs

A Gendje prayer rug is a hand-knotted wool textile produced in the Ganja region of the South Caucasus during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. These rugs are distinguished by their geometric patterns, vibrant primary colours, and a pointed arch design known as a mihrab.

Traditional Caucasian rugs were woven using locally sourced, hand-spun wool for both the warp, weft, and pile. The yarn was dyed using natural plant and mineral dyes, resulting in saturated shades of red, indigo blue, ivory, and yellow.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-bound selvedges, natural dye colour variations known as abrash, and a wool foundation rather than cotton. The reverse side reveals irregularities in the hand-tied symmetrical knots typical of tribal weaving.

An antique prayer rug can be used as a focal point in an entryway, laid over neutral sisal flooring, or displayed as a wallhanging using professional conservation mounts.

Vacuum regularly using a suction-only setting without a rotating brush bar to avoid loosening fibres. Address spills immediately by blotting with a clean cloth and consult a specialist rug restorer for periodic deep cleaning.
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