SYMBOLIC CELEBRATION

Discover the Art Rugs of the Caucasus Mountains

 

Over 30 years, antique Caucasian rugs have worked their magic on so many Claremont clients. Some are struck first by their sumptuous colors. Others are initially taken in by their seemingly endless array of enigmatic designs. All come to recognize how the deceptive simplicity of these impactful little rugs reveals great artistic depth.

The numerous subgroups of Caucasian rugs offer a panoply of patterns – from powerful medallion designs of the high-mountain Kazaks and Karabaghs to the delicate, utterly charming allover imagery of the lowland Shirvans and Kubas. Their color palettes are amazing diverse – from the deepest dyed primal shades to gentle, watery hues.

The rugs’ symbolism is also fascinating, with many profound, life-affirming themes to be discovered. Some of these archetypal motifs stem from time immemorial, and were found drawn on cave walls in the region.

Antique Caucasian rugs have a deeply harmonizing effect on both traditional and contemporary decors. The best examples also occupy a top rank among art connoisseurs, who find them worthy, time-tested art investments.

We have always presented the most compelling rugs from this extraordinary tradition. Yet numerous recent acquisitions from a variety of sources have made our collection more wide-ranging and distinctive than ever. CLICK HERE to view a sampling of 95 pieces from our far more extensive collection of Caucasian rugs.

Read The Mountain Weavers of the Caucasus article by Jan David Winitz by clicking here.

Read about the symbolic motifs in Caucasian Rugs by clicking here.

CLAREMONT RUG COMPANY
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A rich display of our Caucasian rugs can be viewed in our Upstairs Gallery of our
Claremont Rug Co. store at 6087 Claremont Ave., Oakland, CA 94168 U.S.A.