Azerbaijan
304 × 195 cm
3.914 €
Azerbaijan
2.744 €
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268 × 175(4.69 m²)
Hand-knotted
20-40 Years
Iran / Persia
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About This Azerbaijan
Where it comes from
A rug from Azerbaijan, the northwestern Iranian province that has woven textiles since medieval times and covers everything from bold village and tribal work to the refined workshop designs of Tabriz. This piece measures 268 x 175 cm (8'10" x 5'9"), and rather than settling on the single central medallion the region is known for, it sets four in a row, marching across the field like a procession rather than a single fixed point.
What you see
The field is a warm, open cream, and against it the four medallions alternate in deep navy and terracotta, each one stepped inside its own diamond frame. Where most Azerbaijan medallion rugs draw the eye inward to one form, this one keeps it moving along a horizontal chain, giving the design a rhythm closer to architecture than to a single emblem. Along the lower field, just above the border, a thin line of small figures steps quietly across the cream ground, stylised rather than fully drawn. The border itself is broad, built from bands of cream, rust and steel-blue with a dense star-and-diamond guard stripe, wide enough to frame the field firmly while staying close enough in tone to hold the whole rug together rather than cutting it off.
How it was made
It is hand-knotted on a cotton warp, with hand-spun wool making up the pile, and that hand-spun character is what gives the surface its slightly uneven, matt hand-touch rather than the flatter look of machine-spun yarn. At a density of 201,000 to 250,000 knots per square metre the knotting is solid rather than exceptionally fine, which suits bold geometric shapes like these medallions well: they were drawn to read clearly at a distance, not to carry fine detail, so the wool's density puts its effort into strength and durability rather than intricacy. An 8 mm pile keeps the surface low and even, and twenty to forty years of settling has left the wool with a smooth, tight hand and crisp edges around every medallion outline.
At home
At this size the rug sits well in a living or dining room, under a seating group or a modest dining table, and its cream ground will lift a pale floor while holding its own against dark wood furniture nearby. The pile is dense and low underfoot, firm rather than plush, built for a room that gets used rather than one kept for show. As the light moves across it through the day, the matt wool takes it differently along each medallion, and the procession of navy and terracotta seems to shift its pace without ever losing its line.
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Product Details
- Rug No.
- 868906
- Size
- 268 × 175 cm (4.69 m²)
- Thickness
- ca. 8 mm
- Knots
- 201,000 – 250,000 / m²
- Craft
- Hand-knotted
- Pile
- Hand-spun Wool
- Warp
- Cotton
- Origin
- Iran / Persia
- Age
- 20-40 Years
- Condition
- Perfect★★★★★
- Pattern
- Geometric
- Weight
- ca. 16 kg
- Stock
- Unique — Only 1
Fine quality weave
Questions about this rug
Which room is this rug for?
At 268 × 175 cm (4.69 m²) this is a medium rug. It works in front of a sofa, in front of a bed or in a study. It is too small for a dining table — there you want about 80 cm of clearance so a chair does not tip over the edge when pushed back.
Is this rug hand-knotted?
Yes, knotted by hand — knot by knot on a loom, not machine-made. The density is 201,000 to 250,000 knots per square metre; across 4.69 m² that is roughly 0.9 to 1.2 million individual knots, every one of them tied by hand.
How do I care for this rug?
Hand-spun wool still carries its own lanolin, which keeps liquid sitting on the surface for a moment: blot quickly, with clear water and a light cloth, working inwards and without rubbing. Otherwise regular vacuuming along the pile is enough. Turn the rug once or twice a year so light and footfall reach it evenly.
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Authenticity
Certificate included verifying origin, materials, and craftsmanship.
Ref: 868906
