{"product_id":"vintage-caucasian-derbent-rug-97-180-cm-3-2-x-5-9-ft-handmade-wool-rug","title":"Vintage Caucasian Derbent Rug, 97 × 180 cm \/ 3.2 x 5.9 ft Handmade Wool Rug","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA distinctive \u003cstrong\u003evintage handmade wool rug associated with the Caucasian Derbent weaving tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring a richly decorated field, expressive floral-geometric motifs, and a beautifully aged warm palette.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central field is set on a \u003cstrong\u003emuted brick-red ground\u003c\/strong\u003e and filled with an assortment of stylized flowers, rosettes, angular botanical forms, and small geometric symbols. Rather than relying on one dominant medallion, the composition uses numerous differently shaped motifs to create a lively and spontaneous village-weaving character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small central floral medallion anchors the design, while larger star-like blossoms in \u003cstrong\u003edeep blue, brown, ivory, yellow, green, and burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e are distributed across the field. The multiple surrounding borders provide strong contrast, particularly the dark bands decorated with repeating floral forms and the warmer inner band containing angular leaf-like motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong\u003e60–70 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e, this rug has developed the natural tonal variation, patina, and subtle irregularities characteristic of an authentic handmade vintage textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Caucasian Derbent Rugs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDerbent is a historic city in Dagestan on the western coast of the Caspian Sea and forms part of the broader Caucasian cultural region.\u003c\/strong\u003e The surrounding areas have long been connected with important village and tribal carpet-weaving traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRugs associated with Derbent and neighboring Caucasian weaving traditions are often recognized for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold \u003cstrong\u003egeometric and floral motifs\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylized rosettes, stars, leaves, and botanical forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrongly outlined designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple decorative border systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich use of red, blue, brown, green, yellow, and ivory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual village-style interpretations rather than standardized workshop designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaucasian rugs frequently transform flowers and plants into highly geometric forms. 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These characteristics reflect traditional craftsmanship and contribute to the individuality of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rug will be \u003cstrong\u003ecarefully cleaned, washed, and ironed before shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it arrives ready to use or display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Karavan Rug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45986771828915,"sku":"9460","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/3807\/0707\/files\/Untitled-1copy_01964178-3a99-4ded-aa44-fcb74fbdd03b.jpg?v=1788962579","url":"https:\/\/karavanrug.com\/products\/vintage-caucasian-derbent-rug-97-180-cm-3-2-x-5-9-ft-handmade-wool-rug","provider":"KaravanRug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}