Vintage Caucasian Derbent Rug, 125 × 185 cm / 4.1 x 6.1 ft Handmade Wool Rug

A striking vintage handmade wool rug from the Caucasian Derbent weaving tradition, featuring a bold geometric composition, three prominent medallion forms, and a beautifully balanced palette of coral red, blue, ivory, mustard yellow, brown, and muted green.

The central field is dominated by three large geometric medallions arranged horizontally. Two darker blue medallions flank a lighter central motif, creating a strong symmetrical rhythm. Each medallion is built from stepped, angular forms and contains smaller diamonds, checkerboard details, and arrow-like extensions.

Numerous smaller diamond and rosette-like motifs are scattered across the warm coral-red field. The surrounding borders combine pale blue serrated forms, narrow geometric bands, and an outer mustard-and-blue diamond border, giving the rug a highly structured architectural appearance.

Approximately 60 years old, the rug has developed attractive tonal variation and a naturally softened vintage surface while retaining strong clarity in its geometric pattern.

About Caucasian Derbent Rugs

Derbent is a historic city and cultural crossroads on the western coast of the Caspian Sea in the Caucasus. Rugs associated with the Derbent tradition belong to the broader family of Caucasian weaving, which is especially known for bold geometry, strong outlines, and richly organized border systems.

Traditional Derbent and related Caucasian rugs may feature:

• Large geometric medallions
• Stars, diamonds, and stepped forms
• Hooked and arrow-like motifs
• Repeating small geometric ornaments
• Strongly structured multiple borders
• Contrasting red, blue, ivory, yellow, green, and brown tones
• Individual variations characteristic of handmade village weaving

Compared with more floral carpet traditions, Caucasian rugs often emphasize clear geometry and strong graphic contrast. This example is especially distinctive for its three-medallion layout, pale blue and navy forms, warm coral-red field, checkerboard centers, and finely organized borders.

Details

• Origin / Tradition: Caucasian Derbent
• Size: 125 × 185 cm
• Size in Feet: 4.1 × 6.1 ft
• Material: Wool
• Age: Approximately 60 years old
• Technique: Handmade / Handwoven
• Design: Triple geometric medallion composition
• Motifs: Diamonds, stepped forms, checkerboard elements, arrows and geometric ornaments
• Colors: Coral red, navy blue, light blue, mustard yellow, ivory, brown, muted green and earthy tones
• Condition: Vintage condition with natural signs of age and use

Its 125 × 185 cm size makes it suitable for a bedroom, entryway, study, reading area, small living room, beside a bed, or as a decorative accent rug.

As a genuine handmade vintage rug, slight variations in shape, pile, weave, symmetry, motif placement, texture, and coloration are natural. These characteristics reflect traditional craftsmanship and contribute to the individuality of the piece.

The rug will be carefully cleaned, washed, and ironed before shipping, so it arrives ready to use or display.