Antique Karabakh Carpet — 1930s | 7'5" × 11'

$1,950.00 $2,500.00

Antique Karabakh Carpet — 1930s | 7'5" × 11'

The Davros

★★★★★ 4.9 STAR SELLER RATING

An heirloom rug from the Karabakh collection

Antique Karabakh Carpet — 1930s | 7'5" × 11'

Name: Antique Karabakh Carpet — 1930s | 7'5" × 11'
Brand: Rugistan
SKU: 1511
Price: 1950.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$1,950.00 $2,500.00

Authentic Antique

Azerbaijani handmade

professionally cleaned

The Antique Karabakh Carpet is an early 20th-century hand-knotted wool rug that brings luminous color and highland Caucasian craftsmanship into expansive interior spaces. Woven in Karabakh circa the 1930s, this carpet reflects the bold yet balanced design language of the mountainous Shusha weaving tradition—minimalist in layout yet radiant in execution.

Origin: Karabakh, Caucasus (Azerbaijan)
Age: Antique, circa 1930s
Type: Large area carpet
Construction: Hand-knotted
Pile: Natural wool (dense, fluffy pile)
Use: Indoor
Size: 7'5" × 11'

Each rug is handcrafted and unique. Variations in dye saturation, abrash, and weave density are natural characteristics of antique handmade rugs and reflect their authenticity rather than imperfections.

Description

This antique Karabakh carpet represents a refined example of Caucasian highland weaving, characterized by bold color saturation and geometric clarity. While minimalistic in composition, the rug radiates vibrancy through its luminous natural dyes and dense wool pile.

Karabakh carpets are known for their bright palettes—historically dominated by red tones achieved through natural plant and insect dyes. Floral and vegetative motifs are often rendered in geometrically symmetric patterns, balancing tribal vitality with structural precision.

The wool pile, derived from local sheep breeds, is dense and plush, lending the carpet both visual richness and durability. The proportions and scale create commanding presence while maintaining compositional restraint.

Davros is a luminous foundation piece—vibrant yet disciplined, rooted in tradition yet adaptable to modern interiors.

History

The Karabakh carpet school developed across both lowland and mountainous regions of Karabakh in the Caucasus. The highland Shusha group became especially renowned for refined craftsmanship and vivid color palettes.

Karabakh carpets are distinguished from other Azerbaijani weaving schools by their dense pile, luminous natural dyes, and distinctive artistic techniques.

Historically produced in towns such as Malibeyli, Muradkhanli, Dashbulag, Jabrayil, and Horadiz, these carpets reflect centuries of regional weaving knowledge and cultural continuity.

About the Name

Davros evokes strength and presence, a name chosen to reflect the commanding scale and radiant color field of this Karabakh carpet.

The luminous dyes and dense wool structure give the rug a grounded yet powerful character—quietly assertive without excessive ornament.

Davros is a piece defined by vitality and heritage—bold in color, disciplined in structure, and enduring in craftsmanship.

Materials & Composition

Primary material: Natural wool
Construction: Hand-knotted
Dye method: Traditional natural dyes
Pile: Dense and plush highland wool
Foundation: Traditional woven foundation

Condition Details

This antique Karabakh carpet retains even original pile height across the surface.

The rug has been professionally washed and treated and remains in excellent condition.

Each piece is individually inspected before shipment and is ready for immediate in-home placement.

Care Instructions

Vacuum gently using suction only. Avoid rotating brushes.

Use a quality rug pad to provide stability and protect the pile.

Rotate periodically to encourage even wear. For deep cleaning, consult a professional experienced with antique Caucasian carpets.

FAQ

Is this rug one of a kind?
Yes. Each antique Karabakh carpet is unique in tone, dye saturation, and drawing.

What distinguishes Karabakh rugs?
They are known for vibrant natural dyes, dense wool pile, and geometric floral symmetry rooted in Caucasian tradition.

Is the rug ready for use?
Yes. It has been professionally washed and inspected and is ready for placement.

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Damage or delivery issues must be reported within 48 hours.

Heirloom rugs (including vintage & antique) are returnable within 3 days of delivery, unless otherwise noted.
Heirloom rugs purchased on sale or with a discount are final sale.
Contemporary rugs are returnable within 14 days of delivery, unless otherwise noted.
Return authorization is required.

Please review the full details of our Return & Refund Policy for more information.

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ORIGIN STORY

The Karabakh Collection

Davros is an antique Karabakh rug distinguished by luminous natural dyes, dense plush pile, and bold geometric floral symmetry rooted in Caucasian highland weaving traditions. Developed across both lowland and mountainous regions of Karabakh—particularly the Shusha group—these carpets are celebrated for their radiant color palettes and durable wool construction.

Karabakh rugs are known for saturated reds, vibrant blues, and floral or vegetative motifs rendered in structured geometric form. Their dense pile, derived from local sheep breeds, gives them both visual richness and lasting durability. Historically woven within the home and traded along ancient routes, these carpets embody centuries of craftsmanship and cultural continuity—bringing warmth, vitality, and heritage into contemporary interiors.