Antique Karaja rug

Object Description

A very sweet and small tribal antique Karaja rug, full of charm and lovely natural colours, woven around 1890-1900.  A warm red border and indigo blues in the main field with rare pale green 8 pointed star medallions.  We love the small motifs in the main design, and scrolling vines coming out from the medallions in pale blue and off-whites.  The leaf design border is a wonderful accompaniment to the overall geometric pattern.  In fabulous condition an excellent little antique rug to brighten a home.

Karaja rugs were woven in the North-West of Persia, not far from the weavers of the Caucasus, which is why we see animal motifs and geometric designs from antique Caucasian rugs.  Look for the lovely small Reindeer motifs shown four times around the central medallion.

Purchase this small antique rug online via our secure checkout and we can ship it securely to your home.  Request a home visit to arrange a convenient day and time to view this antique Karaja rug in-situ.  We travel all over the UK showing our inventory of carpets and rugs to private customers and interior designers.

You are more than welcome to visit our barn showroom in Surrey to view this rug.  We are open Monday to Saturday 9.30-5.30pm by appointment.

Object Literature

Antique Karaja rugs were woven in a village in the northeast of the Heriz region of Persia, not far from the Azerbaijan Border.  Their designs generally consisted of 8 pointed star motifs like this piece as well as weaving in animals and people which adds great interest. The sun-burst design is not uncommon or they would weave a more geometric central motif known as a latch-hook design.

Object Condition

In great condition with a lovely soft wool pile all over.

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