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81 X 174cm Fine Antique Akstafa Prayer Rug, the Caucasus
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81 X 174cm Fine Antique Akstafa Prayer Rug, the Caucasus

19th century
Sold 25 October 2025 · James Cohen Antique Carpets
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Nice example of the 'Medallion palmette' field design on this fine old 19th century Caucasian prayer rug. Coming from the North Eastern shores of the Caspian Sea with a reputation for fine weavings, this lovely prayer has great drawing and very attractive, natural dyes. Showing some old repairs and in need of a deep clean, it is very well priced. A chance for a bargain, either to use on the floor or display on your wall.

2'8" x 5'8"

Physical Dimensions
Height
174cm (68.50")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Declaration

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Akstafa Prayer Rug to the 1880s.

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SA1174048
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My lifelong passion is for the most beautiful handwoven, antique rugs, carpets and textiles made by mankind. Feel free to chat to me at any time, with any questions you may have about cleaning or repairs, sourcing a specific size or colour combination, I'm here to help.

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Nice example of the 'Medallion palmette' field design on this fine old 19th century Caucasian prayer rug.
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Coming from the North Eastern shores of the Caspian Sea with a reputation for fine weavings, this lovely prayer has great drawing and very attractive, natural dyes.
James Cohen Antique Carpets

Showing some old repairs and in need of a deep clean, it is very well priced. A chance for a bargain, either to use on the floor or display on your wall.

2'8" x 5'8"

Height
174cm (68.50")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Date of Manufacture

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Akstafa Prayer Rug to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1174048
James Cohen Antique Carpets
James Cohen Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2021

Specialist in antique rugs, carpets and textiles 16th-19th centuries

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An antique hand-knotted Caucasian Akstafa prayer rug featuring geometric motifs, stylised bird figures, and a multi-coloured border. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique hand-knotted Caucasian Akstafa prayer rug featuring geometric motifs, stylised bird figures, and a multi-coloured border. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

81 X 174cm Fine Antique Akstafa Prayer Rug, the Caucasus

Archive II An antique hand-knotted Caucasian Akstafa prayer rug featuring geometric motifs, stylised bird figures, and a multi-coloured border. View II
Archive III An antique hand-knotted Caucasian Akstafa prayer rug featuring geometric motifs, stylised bird figures, and a multi-coloured border. View III
Archive IV An antique hand-knotted Caucasian Akstafa prayer rug featuring geometric motifs, stylised bird figures, and a multi-coloured border. View IV
Archive V An antique hand-knotted Caucasian Akstafa prayer rug featuring geometric motifs, stylised bird figures, and a multi-coloured border. View V
Archive VI An antique hand-knotted Caucasian Akstafa prayer rug featuring geometric motifs, stylised bird figures, and a multi-coloured border. View VI
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An antique hand-knotted Caucasian Akstafa prayer rug featuring geometric motifs, stylised bird figures, and a multi-coloured border.
81 x 174cm Fine Antique Akstafa Prayer Rug, The Caucasus
Ref: SA1174048
An antique hand-knotted Caucasian Akstafa prayer rug featuring geometric motifs, stylised bird figures, and a multi-coloured border.
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  • ObjectRugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleCaucasian
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourMulti
  • MotifsMihrab prayer arch, Stylised bird motifs, Geometric borders, Amulet symbols
  • SizeH 174 cm (69 in) x W 81 cm (32 in)

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Akstafa rugs originate from the Shirvan region in the eastern Caucasus, traditionally characterised by stylised bird motifs, geometric symbols, and distinct prayer mihrab designs woven by nomadic and village weavers.

These textiles feature hand-spun wool piles knotted onto wool or cotton foundations, utilising natural vegetable and insect dyes for colours such as madder red, indigo blue, and ivory.

Authentication involves examining the density of the hand-knotting, the irregularities characteristic of tribal work, the patina of the wool, and the composition of natural dye palettes on the reverse side.

An antique rug can be used to ground minimalist modern furniture, hung as a textile wall art piece, or layered over neutral flooring to add texture, history, and rich colour to a room.

Preservation requires low-suction vacuuming without a rotating brush, keeping the textile out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, and using professional specialist cleaning when necessary.
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