Derbent - Rug - 190 cm - 112 cm - Carpet

Derbent, Russia
Oriental rugs handmade in wool, with two central medallions in floral decoration, surrounded by three floral borders in different colors.
Sold with its certificate of authenticity.
Derbent (Derbent rug): hand-knotted rug with geometric motifs made in the city of Derbent and its surroundings, in Dagestan, in the northeast Caucasus. Rugs made before 1925 are distinguished from others by a longer pile, fewer colors, as well as by a looser and larger knot.
When we speak of Caucasian rugs, we refer to rugs originating from the regions located to the south, east and north of the Caucasus mountain range. Rugs before 1925 are divided into five groups: Kazakh, Karabakh, Shirvan, Kuba and Dagestani rugs. Rugs from the Karabakh region often have soft motifs and resemble Persian rugs. In addition to this classification, there are also Gandja, Sillé and Verni rugs. These rugs stand out for their very varied and imaginative geometric motifs. Sometimes, in stylized form, animal figures or motifs can be found. The older Caucasian rugs are made of hand-spun wool for their warp, weft, and pile. Natural colors are as bright as they are durable. Thanks to good-quality wool and the Turkish knot, the rugs are durable and have a good reputation.