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Antique Armenian Rug, Armenia.
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Antique Armenian Rug, Armenia.

1900 - 1920
Sold 29 July 2025 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Description

Dated 1919 and inscribed in old Armenian the word 'May', the weaver of this rare and unusual rug has used a mixture of natural red wool skeins which creates wonderful movement throughout the field. In a way, it looks like a sunrise or sunset, where the lower dark red area of the field depicts the earth and the lighter shades of red at the top shows the light of the sun either rising or sinking in the month of May!

Two quadrupeds are depicted in the lower half and below them, two birds, symbolically the cariers of the soul from the earthly world to the realms of the spirits, observing a tiny star just above them!

The powerful main border contains large 'botehs' - purported to be either pine-cones or flame symbols.

The rug has an evenly-low woollen pile but certainly strong enough to use on the floor with underlay in a quiet space.

Size: 2.53m x 1.37m (8' 4" x 4' 6").

Physical Dimensions
Height
253cm (99.61")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Armenian Rug to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1099259
Dealers Internal Reference
BM1983
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Description
Dated 1919 and inscribed in old Armenian the word 'May', the weaver of this rare and unusual rug has used a mixture of natural red wool skeins which creates wonderful movement throughout the field. In a way, it looks like a sunrise or sunset, where the lower dark red area of the field depicts the earth and the lighter shades of red at the top shows the light of the sun either rising or sinking in the month of May!
fig 1. An antique handwoven Armenian rug featuring a graded red field, geometric border motifs, and small animal figures.
fig 1. Antique Armenian Rug, Armenia.

Two quadrupeds are depicted in the lower half and below them, two birds, symbolically the cariers of the soul from the earthly world to the realms of the spirits, observing a tiny star just above them!

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The powerful main border contains large 'botehs' - purported to be either pine-cones or flame symbols.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

The rug has an evenly-low woollen pile but certainly strong enough to use on the floor with underlay in a quiet space.

Size: 2.53m x 1.37m (8' 4" x 4' 6").

Height
253cm (99.61")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Armenian Rug to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1099259
Dealers Internal Ref
BM1983
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Dealing in antique and old tribal rugs, dowry weavings and decorative carpets from the near east and central asia since 1979.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets Profile Page

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An antique handwoven Armenian rug featuring a graded red field, geometric border motifs, and small animal figures.
Antique Armenian Rug, Armenia.
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An antique handwoven Armenian rug featuring a graded red field, geometric border motifs, and small animal figures.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectRugs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional Tribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsGeometric border, Animal figures, Graded colour field, Inscribed text
  • SizeH 253 cm (100 in) x W 137 cm (54 in)

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Armenian and Caucasian rug weaving is an ancient craft with centuries-old traditions, characterised by symbolic motifs, geometric patterns, and rich cultural storytelling passed down through generations of artisans.

Authentic pieces are typically crafted using handspun sheeps wool for the pile, warp, and weft, often dyed with natural vegetable and mineral colourants and knotted tightly by hand.

Authenticity is determined by examining the irregularity of hand-knotting, the natural patina of the wool, traditional tribal iconography, and the composition of natural dyes visible at the base of the fibres.

An antique rug adds texture and heritage to contemporary spaces, serving as a striking focal point when paired with minimalist furniture or layered over larger neutral floor coverings.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming without a beater bar, keeping the rug out of direct sunlight to prevent colour fading, and professional hand-washing when necessary.
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