Antique Caucasian Rug — 1910s | 3'7" x 9'2"

The Alvard is woven with vibrant, natural dye combinations across an exceptional color range, rewarding long, close looking rather than a single quick glance. For more on Caucasian design vocabulary and motifs, see our guide to common rug motifs.

The wool has genuine shine and luster, and a pronounced abrash moves across the field, shifting tone from one section to the next. This tonal movement is a natural characteristic of hand-dyed antique wool and is visible in this listing's photographs, taken under natural light specifically to show the rug's true, unretouched color. Explore more Caucasian pieces in our guide to the best rug styles for collectors.

At 3'7" x 9'2", the Alvard is well suited to hallways and other well-trafficked spaces where its shine and vivid color can be appreciated daily.

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, vivid color and confident drawing.

Woven circa the 1910s, the Alvard is a well-preserved example of this tradition, now well over a century old. Browse more pieces from this tradition in our Caucasian collection.

Alvard means "red rose" in Armenian, from al meaning "red, scarlet" and vard meaning "rose."

The name reflects the rug's vivid, saturated palette and its natural, unretouched shine—a piece whose color feels as alive today as it must have when it first left the loom.

Alvard captures the Caucasian tradition at its most vibrant: colorful, luminous, and genuinely one of a kind.

• Primary material: Natural wool
• Construction: Hand-knotted
• Dye method: Natural dyes with pronounced abrash
• Foundation: Traditional woven foundation
• Condition: Antique, excellent condition

Excellent condition given its age, with vivid, well-preserved natural dyes and genuine shine throughout.

Photos for this listing were taken under natural light and are considered part of the rug's description, as they most accurately reflect its true condition and color, including its abrash.

Professionally washed and treated, and individually inspected prior to offering.

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 antique Caucasian carpets.

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

What is abrash?
Abrash is a natural shift in color across a rug's field, caused by slight variations in hand-dyed wool between batches. It's a hallmark of authentic, hand-dyed antique weaving rather than a flaw.

Is it ready for use?
Yes. It has been professionally washed and treated, and individually inspected prior to offering.