In this antique rug connoisseurs’ home, their love of tribal weaving starts at the front door, through the living room, and continues right past the kitchen. These rug owners carefully kept the rugs in the passageway adjacent to the cooking area, but visible for them to take them in while standing at the cooktop stirring a sauce. The ivory ground Caucasian Seichur Kuba is the perfect choice to complement both the white upper and forest green base cabinetry and tiled backsplash with its primary color palette of naturally derived madder, indigo, and saffron dyestuffs. Red and blue tones pull upon the rug just beyond the doorway to create a wonderfully harmonious cohesive effect. What a pleasure to arrive home after a day’s travails only to stroll along a path of one-of-a-kind woven art!

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The spellbinding graphic artistry and the versality of sizes offered by Kazak rugs make them ideal choices for many spaces in contemporary or traditional décor, such as this sunlit home office. Imagine the satisfaction and intellectual engagement this connoisseur homeowner receives from his well selected pair of 19th-century Kazaks, both visible from his desk throughout the day. The large Memling Gul piece that unifies the space in front of the desk and a small Fachralo Niche rug that sits directly across the room from the desk chair add tremendous spirit as daily companions for the work done there. The main High-Collectible piece is a standout example of Kazak expression, rich with expertly dyed and sensitively combined colors that captures through its layered, potent symbols an underlying harmony that Kazak weavers experienced on a regular basis. The strikingly elemental niched counterpart (mostly off-camera) comfortably accentuates the room’s arched doorway and warm hardwood beams that further supports the overall enjoyable atmosphere of this personal office.

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Contemporary design and art-level Caucasian and Persian geometric rugs share an affinity that is dramatically expressed in passageways, where the strikingly potent color of multiple rugs and their earthy ambiance are more unmistakable viewed in concert. Here, the lofty white walls and blonde hardwoods provide “less is better” aesthetic that quietly emphasizes the electric exuberance of the rugs. The Karaja in the foreground fully explores mint and emerald green in its potent, unaffected design, while the Bijar in background showcases the impressive versatility of multi-medallion 19th-century pieces for hallway display. When combined with virtuoso art in other media, the effect is transformative: this collector’s exceptional John Bracken collages have been especially chosen to hang above these weavings. Though entirely different in material and era, an equally evocative Simon Gaiger sculpture in steel shares an easy, enrapturing affinity with the rugs that surround it.

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The sunny, open floorplan of a rug-collecting couple’s cozy historic home allows them to transition from one distinctly different art rug to another for never ending enjoyment. This TV side of their Great Room provides an inviting, cheerful environment for the impressive pairing of two art-level 19th-century Caucasian carpets. On the left, a 170-year-old Pinwheel Kazak’s luminous palette seems like the playful alter ego to the equally early Soumak piece on the right, with its captivating winged medallions that glow with patina. Viewing top tier 19th-century tribal rugs on the floor from every direction, including—because of their large scale graphic designs–from across a room, is a particular gratification that this style bestows as sown here. An intimate bedroom space, a hallway or as the centerpiece of a sitting room, library or den, Caucasian Kazaks bring splendid color and stirring artistry.

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Emboldened by streaming sunlight through a lofty Gothic inspired window, the natural colors of this excellent circa 1900 Caucasian Eagle Kazak rug become alive with an incredible intensity that completely transform the dim, high-ceilinged great room it occupies. Crimson red, soft sapphire blues, exquisitely nuanced celadons and astoundingly luminous ivory are at once incredibly potent and effortlessly well integrated within the cohesive overall design thanks to a complete mastery of both symmetry and asymmetry, joined by a shimmering diversity of spontaneous small blossoms and mesmerizing tribal totems. Like the pointed arches and soaring quatrefoils of the European ecclesiastical architecture, the innate balance and harmony of the archetypal Eagle Kazak becomes an immersive experience that elevates the viewer, enriching them in both a subtle and profound manner.

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Outstanding Caucasian tribal carpets have been a treasured part of grand European homes for centuries, prized for their inimitable depth of artistry and the flashes of brilliant, intelligently combined color they bring to any space. This passageway in an 18th century English manor immediately becomes the scene for contemplative art appreciation by the inclusion of two antique Shirvan runners, illuminating with potent highlights of saffron, crimson red and sapphire blue. Though their patterns are dissimilar, there is an immediate affinity that links the two carpets, creating a continuity of shared artisanal craftsmanship that also extends to the handcrafted sculpture and paneling. The carpets’ versatile sizes integrate easily into the often-challenging dimensions presented by historic homes. As well, new and unexpected artistic connections are created: note how the depth of indigo blue within the Gubpa Shirvan interacts with the maritime canvas placed above.

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This tall-ceiling glass and steel urban condominium is powerfully enlivened by the potent natural colors and striking archetypal geometry of 19th-century collectible tribal and village rugs. Antique Caucasian rugs have long been appreciated by Modernist architects and designers for their highly complementary artistic approach. Both aesthetics are deeply concerned with a viewer’s direct engagement with the essentials of color and form, unmediated by the distractions of superfluous ornament. Here, the archetypal imagery of an exceptional Caucasian piece from the prized Bidjov Shirvan substyle instantly reveals this affinity. The decorative vertical flanges of the Mies van der Rohe-inspired building next door establish instant parallels with the signature radiating ivory motifs seen in the Caucasian rug: both orient the eye with the fewest possible elements. In a clever juxtaposition, a series of stuffed Caucasian grain bag cushions sit alongside a Le Corbusier-designed LC4 recliner–both examples of form in service of function.

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The incredibly potent natural dyes of a superb antique Lesghi tribal rug provide the perfect counterpoint to the minimalist design and modern cityscape that surround this San Francisco collector’s elegant dining area. The urbane backdrop of white surfaces and clean lines acts as a powerful foil to the 19th-century Caucasian rug’s intensely saturated indigo, fiery carnelian and terracotta, as well as pinpoint highlights of saffron and sapphire blue, magically intensifying the impact of both aesthetic approaches. Though the carpet remains an understated and even playful element, its weight in this composition is profound: note how the resonant artistry of this one area-size piece easily balances the much larger open plan space, expansive floor-to-ceiling windows and even the towering Financial District edifices beyond. The presentation highlights the unique art carpet’s artistry as if in a museum display, yet the arrangement never feels sterile or separated, instead deeply, seamlessly integrated into the life of the space and its residents.

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An international tech executive’s contemporary high-rise apartment is given an engaging abundance of texture and visual interest through an eclectic collection of striking objets d’art, including the prominent wall placement of a high-collectible mid-19th-century Caucasian Talish rug. Suspended beside the entry to the main living area, the antique tribal rug beckons to the visitor through its breathtaking hues of goldenrod, warm terra cotta and bright ivory and its graphic design, an effect that is enhanced both by the abundance of natural light and carefully arranged spot lighting, as well as the inner luminosity of the deeply saturated natural dyes themselves. The rug’s abstracted yet clear structure creates immediate parallels with the contemporary design of the space and the skyscrapers outside, but also connects with the faceted geometry of the decoratively pierced screens, revealing the mathematical order that underpins these deceptively sophisticated artworks. At the same time, this Caucasian tribal rug also possesses a profoundly human character, reflected in its resonance with the carved Buddha, sculptural nude, and expressive abstract painting.

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A high-collectible, 175-year-old allover Sultanabad carpet with an extremely rare leaf green toned ground and ethereal large-scale allover pattern creates the essential foundation for the quiet, contemplative atmosphere in this contemporary master bedroom. The profound sense of movement and depth of the Sultanabad adds a subtle but pervasive energy that animates the entire space: not only does the room appear much more expansive, but each of the other paintings and carpets are heightened, with unexpected interrelationships discovered between every piece. The central role of adjacent light and dark colors becomes evident in each work: Mediterranean landscape painting, circa 1850 Caucasian Lesghi rug displayed on the wall, still life and Degas-inspired ballet scene. Uncluttered, minimalist furnishings permit the nuanced, well-chosen color to be appreciated without distraction, resulting in an unmediated, one-on-one encounter between artwork and viewer.

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Though successful in virtually any small space, area size Caucasian tribal rugs are especially effective in bringing a welcome new artistic dimension to elegant bath areas, where their folk art energy can be experienced every day on a direct, personal level. Here, the expressive, nuanced natural color of this very early tribal rug immediately harmonizes with the materials of the space: warm cherry wood and Carrara marble resonate with the carpet’s potent terracotta and sand tones, while the small scale tile detailing recalls the planned, geometric arrangement of the rug’s motifs. Yet, the mesmerizing, faceted allover pattern brings its own vitality that provides a completely divergent and fresh perspective, as well as introducing welcome accents of forest green, sapphire blue and indigo. There is an interesting relationship between the crisply drawn, deconstructed blossoms of the rug and the naturalistically rendered flowers in the upholstery and framed Chinese print, as each reveals something essential about these universal botanical forms in entirely different ways.

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A high-collectible, 175-year-old allover Sultanabad carpet with an extremely rare leaf green toned ground and ethereal large-scale allover pattern creates the essential foundation for the quiet, contemplative atmosphere in this contemporary master bedroom. The profound sense of movement and depth of the Sultanabad adds a subtle but pervasive energy that animates the entire space: not only does the room appear much more expansive, but each of the other paintings and carpets are heightened, with unexpected interrelationships discovered between every piece. The central role of adjacent light and dark colors becomes evident in each work:  Mediterranean landscape painting,  circa 1850 Caucasian Lesghi rug displayed on the wall, still life and Degas-inspired ballet scene. Uncluttered, minimalist furnishings permit the nuanced, well-chosen color to be appreciated without distraction, resulting in an unmediated, one-on-one encounter between artwork and viewer.  

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It is not unusual for antique rug connoisseurs to find every opportunity to display their woven treasures. These carpet collectors in the Western states are among the many who adorn both floors and walls. Note each 19th century tribal rug from left to right: Caucasian Gendje, Caucasian Erivan, Persian Veramin and Caucasian Chi Chi.

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FEATURED IN OUR NEW BROCHURE, Vol. 29, No. 1. Many connoisseurs proudly display their rugs as wall art, as well as on the floor. The ancient tribal designs in this top-notch Caucasian Eagle Kazak and Kazak Double-Niche Prayer Rug offer a timeless focal point in this cutting-edge modern island home.

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