Offering a wide appeal through fresh interpretations of some of the world�s most cherished antique Persian area rug patterns, the Lahore Collection by Couristan has been designed to serve as a welcoming addition to the floors of any contemporary or traditional environment in the home. Updated in fresh color palettes that were selected to complement today�s most popular decorating schemes, these handmade treasures for the floor, are hand-knotted using a time-honored Persian Knot technique for intricate detailing and remarkable durability. The distinctive abrashing that is found throughout the collection�s 100% hand spun Ghazni wool pile is created by the use of aged vegetable dyes and is subtly softened with a unique washing process that cleverly enhances the authenticity of each Persian motif found in these classic recreations and provides the collection�s overall appeal with an antique finish. - Pile height: .28 inch
JD Oriental Rugs Co. is a 3rd generation wholesaler of antique and semiantique oriental rugs from all over the world. The inventory consists of antique and semiantique decorative carpets in all different sizes whether it be oversizes runners or small mats. Antique carpets have a history of more than 2 500 years. This art form carries a sense of tradition from a country which has a very rich and powerful history. The skill and thought dedicated to each of these carpets adds a unique character to each piece. To trace the history of Antique carpets is to follow a path of cultural growth in one of the greatest civilizations the world has ever known. The element of luxury with which an Oriental carpet is associated today provides a marked contrast with its humble beginning among the nomadic tribes. Then it was an article of necessity to protect the tribes from the bitterly cold winters of the country. Although cotton was used for the warp and weft of the carpet wool became the basic weaving material for carpets. This material as well as silk are still used today to weave authentic Persian carpets. A key feature in making the carpets is the bright colors used to form the intricate designs and patterns. . Size: 4.8 x 5.10 . Type: oneofaKind Repro s Kazak. Category: Square Small. Woven: Hand Knotted.
This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.Product Features:Indo Kazak hand-knotted rug offers a look of pure sophisticationArea rug handcrafted with all-natural vegetable dyesWool-blend floor rug features eye-catching geometric tribal patternAdds stunning visual impact to any homeRug boasts a Kazak design but was handcrafted in IndiaRug features rich shades of burgundy, ivory, olive, blue, gold, and blackStory Behind the Art:Kazak is an original Afghani design that was woven within the last three decades. These rugs are hand-knotted in the northern part of Afghanistan by the Uzbek and Turkoman women. These impeccable tribal pieces feature six predominating designs. The main colors are always various shades of terracotta and blue. The all-natural vegetable dyes are made from roots, flower petals, and tree bark, giving this rug a natural look and the impression of significance.Tip: We recommend the use of a non-skid pad to keep the rug in place on smooth surfaces.All rug sizes are approximate. Due to the difference of monitor colors, some rug colors may vary slightly. Overstock.com tries to represent all rug colors accurately. Please refer to the text above for a description of the colors shown in the photo.What is Worldstock?The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.Please allow 10 business days for the product to leave our warehouse and to receive tracking information. You should expect to receive this item within 15 business days.
This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.Product Features:Indo Kazak hand-knotted rug offers a look of pure sophisticationArea rug handcrafted with all-natural vegetable dyesWool-blend floor rug features eye-catching geometric tribal patternAdds stunning visual impact to any homeRug boasts a Kazak design but was handcrafted in IndiaRug features rich shades of red, ivory, blue, gold and greyStory Behind the Art:Kazak is an original Afghani design that was woven within the last three decades. These rugs are hand-knotted in the northern part of Afghanistan by the Uzbek and Turkoman women. These impeccable tribal pieces feature six predominating designs. The main colors are always various shades of terracotta and blue. The all-natural vegetable dyes are made from roots, flower petals, and tree bark, giving this rug a natural look and the impression of significance.Tip: We recommend the use of a non-skid pad to keep the rug in place on smooth surfaces.All rug sizes are approximate. Due to the difference of monitor colors, some rug colors may vary slightly. Overstock.com tries to represent all rug colors accurately. Please refer to the text above for a description of the colors shown in the photo.What is Worldstock?The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.Please allow 10 business days for the product to leave our warehouse and to receive tracking information. You should expect to receive this item within 15 business days.
Product details:Indo Kazak hand-knotted red and gold rug offers a look of pure sophistication Area rug handcrafted with all-natural vegetable dyesRug features an eye-catching geometric tribal patternStunning visual impact in any homeThis rug features rich colors of red, gold, blue, and green5 foot x 8 footPile height: 0.5 inchThe story of the Kazak rug:Kazak is an original Afghani design that was woven within that last three decades. These rugs are hand-knotted in the northern part of Afghanistan by the Uzbek and Turkoman women. These impeccable tribal pieces feature six predominate designs. The main colors are always various shades of terracotta and blue. The all-natural vegetable dyes are made from roots, flower petals, and tree bark, giving this rug a natural look and the impression of significance.What is Worldstock?The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design, weight, and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly. Tip: We recommend the use of a non-skid pad to keep the rug in place on smooth surfaces. We also recommend professional cleaningImportedShips Carbon Neutral* Primary Color: RedPattern: Geometric
Product details:Indo Kazak hand-knotted red and gold rug offers a look of pure sophistication Area rug handcrafted with all-natural vegetable dyesRug features an eye-catching geometric botanical patternStunning visual impact in any homeThis rug features rich colors of red, gold, navy, and green5 foot x 8 footThe story of the Kazak rug:Kazak is an original Afghani design that was woven within that last three decades. These rugs are hand-knotted in the northern part of Afghanistan by the Uzbek and Turkoman women. These impeccable tribal pieces feature six predominate designs. The main colors are always various shades of terracotta and blue. The all-natural vegetable dyes are made from roots, flower petals, and tree bark, giving this rug a natural look and the impression of significance.What is Worldstock?The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design, weight, and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly. Tip: We recommend the use of a non-skid pad to keep the rug in place on smooth surfaces. We also recommend professional cleaningImportedShips Carbon Neutral* Primary Color: RedPattern: Geometric
Product details:Indo Kazak hand-knotted red and gray rug offers a look of pure sophistication Area rug handcrafted with all-natural vegetable dyesRug features an eye-catching geometric tribal patternStunning visual impact in any homeThis rug features rich colors of red, gray, navy, and peach3 foot x 5 footThe story of the Kazak rug:Kazak is an original Afghani design that was woven within that last three decades. These rugs are hand-knotted in the northern part of Afghanistan by the Uzbek and Turkoman women. These impeccable tribal pieces feature six predominate designs. The main colors are always various shades of terracotta and blue. The all-natural vegetable dyes are made from roots, flower petals, and tree bark, giving this rug a natural look and the impression of significance.What is Worldstock?The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design, weight, and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly. Tip: We recommend the use of a non-skid pad to keep the rug in place on smooth surfaces. We also recommend professional cleaningImportedShips Carbon Neutral* Primary Color: RedPattern: Geometric
Caucasian Shirvan Prayer Carpet Rug
Your Antique Caucasian Rug - From Legends And Lost Traditions
In the past Emperors, Kings and Tsars have made their fair share of mistakes throughout history, however If it weren't for them we wouldn't have the wisdom and the power to learn from the past. One of the most inexplicable and pointless mistakes was the one made by the Soviet Union in 1920 when they destroyed the future of a prosperous and promising rug-weaving culture in the area of Caucasus. Even nowadays the people from the three countries in that area Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan are still trying to rediscover the skill and artisan-ship of their ancestors who made the antique Caucasian rug an art form.
As it stands the only truly remarkable authentic Caucasian rugs have antiquity status; there are some excellent examples of the antique Caucasian rug which are adored by antique dealers and collectors the world over. These rugs date back to the 19th century, and are in a more or less flawless state.
The weavers from Caucasus learned the art of rug-making in the 16th and 17th centuries from the Persians and like all people living in mountainous areas, they conserved their legacy of mastering the carpet-weaving craft, by passing down their knowledge from generation to generation. In time, their style was influenced by Persian, Turkish, Anatolian or Chinese styles; a good example of this is the frequently-used 'S' shape symbolizing a dragon, taking a strong influence from the Far East.
Russian Communists collectivized the carpet-weaving craft and transformed it into a real industry in the hope of reducing the cost by dyeing them chemically and using mechanical looms. Some of those carpets are still available today and are categorized as semi-antique rugs to highlight the fact that even if they are old, however they are of inferior quality.
After 1920 there were still some women who continued making their own hand-made carpets to continue the tradition of giving rugs as wedding gifts to their children. The cradle of these beautiful antique Caucasian rugs lies between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, South from Russia. The majority of the rugs come from Azerbaijan, however it is difficult to pin point them exactly as there are no less than 350 tribes speaking more than 150 dialects in this area but the Caucasian rug represent real links between this immense diversity.
There are 5 main antique Caucasian rug styles: Kuba, hirvan, Kazak, Baku Cabistan and Karabaugh, but because of the fact that there are lots of designs, standards, qualities and patterns, the actual types and sub-types are quite hard to identify.
A antique Caucasian rug is a hand knotted rug with strong colors and bold geometrical patterns being the typical characteristics. The palette consists of strong red, dark blue, green, black, beige, purple and yellow and the patterns are made up by geometric shapes with stripes, crosses, octagons and hexagons, triangles and animals, crabs and spiders and human figures. An antique Caucasian rug generally has one central medallion, multiple medallions or an all-over design, but concentric patterns are most common, for instance, a certain shape can be found in the center of a larger similar or different shape. Some antique Caucasian area rugs have very dense and intricate geometrical patterns. The better part of them are made entirely of wool, but some have a cotton base.
There is nothing compared to the feeling of having such an alluring, eye-catching piece of authentic Caucasian skill and artisan-ship right in front of your eyes, knowing that it has traveled through centuries just to bedeck your house!
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