Vintage Caucasian Rug — 1940s | 3'5" x 5'6"

The Diana is centered on a double medallion, rendered in finned, enveloped relief with cloudband-like contouring—a bold, graphic composition that anchors the field. The medallions sit atop a partially covered, abrashed ground scattered with minor guls and stylized crab-style floral renderings. For more on medallion and gul motifs, see our guide to common rug motifs.

The main border is worked in a meandering vine with starburst flowers, framing the field with organic rhythm. The palette is warm and earthy: chestnut, rust, copper, silver, pink, dark chocolate brown, sand, and oxidized silver. Explore more Caucasian pieces in our guide to the best rug styles for collectors.

At 3'5" x 5'6", the Diana suits entryways, bedrooms, or layered floor moments where its bold medallion drawing can be appreciated up close.

Caucasian rugs are woven across a diverse region historically home to Armenian, Azeri, Kurdish, and other communities, each contributing distinct variations on a shared vocabulary of bold, geometric medallion drawing. Double and multiple medallion compositions like this one, paired with abrashed grounds and minor gul scattering, reflect the graphic clarity and confident, village-level weaving the region is known for.

Woven circa the 1940s, the Diana reflects this Caucasian tradition at a mature, well-preserved stage. Browse more pieces from this tradition in our Caucasian collection.

Diana means "divine, goddesslike," a derivative of the Latin dia or diva meaning "goddess," ultimately related to the same Indo-European root found in Zeus. Diana was the Roman goddess of the moon, hunting, forests, and childbirth, often identified with the Greek goddess Artemis.

The name reflects the rug's commanding double medallion—two powerful, symmetrical forms holding the field with quiet authority, much like a deity presiding over her domain.

Diana captures the Caucasian tradition at its most striking: bold, graphic, and confidently composed.

• Primary material: Natural wool
• Construction: Hand-knotted
• Dye method: Traditional dyes with abrash
• Foundation: Traditional woven foundation
• Condition: Vintage condition with mostly even wear

Mostly even wear is present across the surface to knot heads, consistent with age and use.

Most original side cord selvages are intact or have been sympathetically restored. Sides and ends are fully secured.

The carpet has some scattered areas of expert repiling, a professional restoration technique used to reinforce worn areas of pile.

Recently professionally cleaned and ready for immediate in-home use.

Vacuum gently using suction only. Avoid rotating brushes or beater bars.

Use a quality rug pad to reduce movement and provide support.

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

Is this rug one of a kind?
Yes. Vintage Caucasian weavings like the Diana are unique in drawing, dye variation, and wear pattern.

What does "expert repiling" mean?
It refers to scattered areas where a professional restorer has rewoven pile to reinforce worn sections—a common, well-regarded restoration technique for vintage rugs, not a defect.

Is it ready for use?
Yes. It has been professionally cleaned and inspected prior to offering.