Derbent - Rug - 230 cm - 124 cm - Carpet

Derbent, Russia
Hand-knotted Oriental rug in wool, with three central medallions, on a red and beige background and surrounding floral borders.
Sold with its certificate of authenticity.
Derbent (Derbent rug): hand-knotted rugs with geometric motifs made in the city of Derbent and its environs, in Dagestan, in the northeast Caucasus. Rugs produced before 1925 are distinguished from others by a longer pile, fewer colors, and a looser, larger knot.
When we speak of Caucasian rugs, we refer to rugs originating from regions located to the south, east, and north of the Caucasus mountain range. Rugs predating 1925 fall into five groups: Kazakh, Karabakh, Shemakha (Sjirvan), Kuba, and Dagestani rugs. Karabakh region rugs often feature soft patterns that resemble Persian rugs. Beyond this classification, there are also Gazny (Gandja), Shira and Verni rugs. These rugs are notable for their highly varied and imaginative geometric motifs. Sometimes, in stylized form, animals or motif figures appear. The older Caucasian rugs are made from hand-spun wool for the warp, weft, and pile. The natural colors are as bright as they are durable. Thanks to good-quality wool and the Turkish knot, these rugs are sturdy and have a strong reputation.