Antique Caucasian Rug Runner — 1910s | 3'7" x 11'5"

The Lyusi's diamond-shaped center medallion is filled with finned leaves and germinating plants, echoed throughout the surrounding field in similar botanical design elements. For more on medallion and botanical motifs, see our guide to common rug motifs.

The composition is wrapped by a rainbow-filled main border in a serpent-inspired motif, adding vivid color and movement around the field's edges. The palette spans ochre, ivory, sky blue, navy blue, blush, and wine red. Explore more Caucasian pieces in our guide to the best rug styles for collectors.

At 3'7" x 11'5", the Lyusi is well suited to hallways and long entryways, where its diamond medallion and vivid bordering can be appreciated along its full length.

Caucasian rugs are woven across a diverse region historically shaped by Armenian, Azeri, Kurdish, and other communities, each contributing distinct variations on a shared vocabulary of bold, geometric drawing. Botanical and serpent-inspired motifs, paired with vivid multi-color bordering, reflect the region's confident, symbolically rich weaving tradition.

Woven circa the 1910s, the Lyusi is a well-preserved example of this tradition, now well over a century old, with its original macrame end largely intact. Browse more pieces from this tradition in our Caucasian collection.

Lyusi is probably an Armenian form of Lucie, itself rooted in the Latin lux, meaning "light."

The name reflects the rug's vivid, rainbow-filled border and its germinating plant motifs—growth and light woven together across a field that has held its color for over a century.

Lyusi captures the Caucasian tradition at its most vibrant: colorful, botanical, and remarkably well preserved.

• Primary material: Natural wool
• Construction: Hand-knotted
• Dye method: Traditional dyes
• Foundation: Traditional woven foundation
• Condition: Antique condition with visible wear and character

Given its exceptional age, this rug shows areas of wear to pile and knot heads. Most original side cord selvages are intact or have been sympathetically restored, and sides and ends are fully secured.

The original macrame end is mostly intact, with interior restorations carried out in the spirit of the original carpet.

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

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

Use a quality non-slip runner pad, and handle the macrame end gently given its age.

For deep cleaning or stabilization, consult a professional experienced with antique Caucasian carpets.

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

What does "interior restorations in the spirit of the original carpet" mean?
It means any repairs made were carried out to match the rug's original design and color, rather than introducing a visibly different pattern or material.

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