Large Caucasian Rug
23 June 2026
Description

Hand-Knotted construction, with high knot density. Lesghi star tribal pattern around edges. Complex geometrical work. Hand-spun, naturally dyed wool pile. Exposed gray/brown fringe knots part of rug structure. Mirror imagery on front and back. good/used

Dimensions

84" x 117"

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within 1 day
By David U.
Jun 25, 07:45 UTC
Fair Market Value
$600 - $1,200 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Hello, this item is a large hand-knotted Caucasian or Caucasian-style wool rug, measuring approximately 84 x 117 inches, with a repeated geometric field design and borders related to Lesghi, Kuba, or broader Caucasian tribal weaving traditions. The rug shows a structured field of repeated stylized motifs, angular borders, muted red, blue, ivory, and dark tones, and visible hand-knotted construction with fringe forming part of the rug’s structure. The design vocabulary is consistent with Caucasian village rugs and later Caucasian-inspired workshop production, although the photographs do not confirm a precise regional attribution or an early antique date. Based on the materials, construction, palette, and wear pattern, this is best assessed as a 20th-century hand-knotted wool rug rather than a rare 19th-century Caucasian collector’s rug.

The rug is in used decorative condition, with visible fading, pile wear, softened colors, fringe wear, edge wear, and some irregularity along the ends and sides. These condition issues reduce the value, although the large size, tribal geometric design, and hand-knotted construction still give it decorative market appeal. The current market for large Caucasian-style rugs is selective, with stronger prices reserved for earlier, finely woven, well-preserved pieces with clear regional attribution and strong color. The fair market value is $600 - $1,200 USD.

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