Shusha Kelleh

Second half 19th century, 560 x 214 cm, South Caucasus, Karabagh regionThis large carpet in the kelleh format was woven in one of the workshops of Shusha, the capital of the Karabagh region. The green

Late 19th century, 302 x 127 cm, South Caucasus, Karabagh The cochineal field contains offset rows of blue-black hexagons with serrated outlines and a floral interior design. An elongated vine undulat

mid 19th century, 470 x 103 cm, South Caucasus, Nagorno-Karabakh Probably woven in an Armenian workshop, this long Shusha rug is a particularly colourful example. The narrow central field is covered i

Ca. late 19th-early 20thC. Used condition throughout, with wear and overall age appropriate wear. Please enlarge pictures to view condition. Illustrated on page 152 (plate 92) in Mr Nooter's book: FLA

Title: Antique Kazak Origin (City & Country): Shusha, Azerbeijan Size/ Format: 7.4x5.10 Material: wool Age: 100+ Rare Shusha Kazak with a host of Christian (Armenian) symbols intertwined with an withi

second half 19th century, 533 x 216 cm, Central Asia, middle Amu Darya valley Large carpets woven in the kelleh format were produced in the workshops of the Ersari and Beshir Turkmen, initially as com

Rare Bakhtiari 'Kelleh-Carpet', Western Central Persia, circa 1900, wool/cotton, approx. 405 x 202 cm, condition: 2-3 (good condition), decorative Bakhtiari Kelleh-size with tree motifs in the fields,

With carved face at base. Shusha Makosh etched into rear. Some wear. 4"W X 5"D X 41"H. (From an East Hampton Estate)

mid 19th century, 602 x 205 cm, South Caucasus The midnight blue field of this large kelleh contains a Harshang repeat in brilliant and diverse colours, composed of huge palmettes with jagged outlines

Mid 19th century, 428 x 178 cm, South Caucasus, Karabagh regionReduced in width; cut along the right-hand side of the field and rejoined. Both ends restored. Uniformly low pile.

Mid 19th century, 298 x 152 cm, South East Caucasus This white-ground Moghan has a lattice design of narrow, dark blue lines decorated with rosettes at their points of intersection. The compartments v

A NORTH WEST PERSIAN KELLEH OF MINA KHANI DESIGN DATED 1234 AH, CIRCA 1816 AD Approximately 514 x 195 cm Saleroom notice: Bidders are advised that some countries prohibit or restrict the import of Ira

Mid 19th century, 360 x 167 cm, West Persia, Kurdistan Carpets by the Jaff tribe of Central Kurdistan woven in this large kelleh format are a rarity. Here, the field is divided chequerboard-style into

Bidjar Kelleh, North West Persia ca. 1890 6' 11" x 18' 2" Provenance: Sotheby's Live Auction 6199, Lot 120, October 13, 1999.

Mid 19th century, 385 x 145 cm, East CaucasusAn immaculately drawn Afshan design in harmonious pastel shades adorns the midnight blue field; the red-ground main border displays a kufi vine. This large

A NORTH WEST PERSIAN KELLEH 18TH CENTURY of Mina Khani designApproximately 528 x 210cm Saleroom notice: Bidders are advised that some countries prohibit or restrict the import of Iranian-origin �

Mid 19th century, 410 x 210 cm, North East Caucasus, Daghestan Judging by its structure – a very coarse weave, a heavy and loose handle – and subdued palette, this carpet in the old-fashioned kell

Second half 19th century, 294 x 201 cm, South Caucasus, Azerbaijan A large single-panel flatwoven cover with braided midnight blue warps at both ends. The design displays the rich range of specific co

Ca. 1900, 405 x 203 cm, Western Central Persia, Chahar Mahal Province This large Bakhtiari woven in the kelleh format shows three blazing red, giant palmettes aligned on the central axis of the midnig

First quarter 20th century, 360 x 193 cm, North Persia In this large Varamin kelleh, a mina khani repeat is drawn alternately on a dark brown or a midnight blue ground. Judging by its knotting structu

Shusha Karabagh 'Long Rug', South Caucasus,19th century, wool/part-camel-wool/wool, approx. 264 x 113 cm, condition: 2-3 (good condition, oxidized blacks), rare Shusha Karabagh with expressive high-qu

Late 19th century, 378 x 201 cm, South East Caucasus, AzerbaijanPartially restored sides, both ends secured at a later date. Uniformly low pile, heavily patinated colours.

Second half 19th century, 488 x 217 cm, North West Persia, Azerbaijan This blue-ground kelleh presents a repeat of large, red and yellow diamonds arranged in offset rows and decorated with floral vine

Rare Striped Luri 'Kelleh Carpet', Southwest Persia Fars-Area, 19th century, wool/wool, highly decorative Luri-tribe kellehsize carpet with expressive green and aubergine tones, high-quality natural d