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Caucasian rugs

Ottoman & Central Asia tradition · 3 examples · indicative market tier: $500–5k (accessible antique & fine living craft)

Caucasian carpets and rugs are primarily made in villages, rather than in cities. They are made from materials particular to individual tribal provinces, the rugs of the Caucasus normally display bold geometric designs in primary colors. Styles typical to the Caucasus region are Daghestan, Verne, Shirvan, Ganja, Kazakh, Karabagh, and Quba rugs. Wikipedia →

Types & examples

Carpet
Carpet, 18th century
Art Institute of Chicago
Carpet
Carpet, 1650/1700
Art Institute of Chicago
Star Kazak Carpet
Star Kazak Carpet, early 19th century
The Met

Where to buy

1stDibsHigh-end antiques & design marketplaceBrowse listings → LiveAuctioneersAggregated live auctions worldwideBrowse listings → InvaluableAuction-house listings & price archiveBrowse listings → Christie'sMajor-auction results & upcoming salesBrowse listings → EtsyLiving artisans & vintage dealersBrowse listings → eBayBroad secondary market — vet sellers carefullyBrowse listings → Nazmiyal CollectionAntique-rug specialist, New YorkBrowse listings →

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