Antique Qara Dagh Caucasian Triple Toranj Persian Rug

This triple medallion Qara Dagh Kafkaz rug was finely handwoven from high-quality local handspun wool on a durable cotton foundation in Qara Dagh village, northwestern Iran.

Antique Qara Dagh rugs are among the most valuable and fascinating Caucasian rugs because of their exquisite vegetable dyes and tribal patterns. Famous for their rich colours, daring geometric drawing, and bold designs, they are sought after by collectors for their rugged authenticity. While Caucasian rugs have allover patterns, their most renowned characteristic is their monumental and graphic medallion compositions, especially the Sevan and Karachopf, of which our Qara Dagh rug is the latter. Interior designers love to use the complexity and colour of Caucasian rug designs to balance out minimalist design schemes.

Thanks to the exceptional ability of the Qara Dagh dyers and the natural materials they used in their dyes, Another appealing aspect of traditional Qara Dagh rugs is their ability to withstand the passage of years. The jewel-tone colours dyed into these textiles tend to hold up over decades and even centuries.

Woven over a century ago this carpet still maintains its natural lustre and body due to its heavy, dense, and tightly knotted structure and the high-quality materials used in its construction.