Meet Xerxes
Vintage Caucasian Lenkoran Runner (Hallway rug), Peacock Design, c1940
The medallions called ‘Tosbaga’ which means tortoise with squares with double T motifs in between called ‘Sainak’ among human and animal figures framed by angular flowers border giving the carpet more depth as well as adding a subtle sense of movement. The weaver(s) took inspiration of tortoises from the nearby Caspian Sea. However you perceive it, its a beautiful old Lenkoran rug from the Caucasus.
DIMENSION: 9'3" x 3'3" (283 cm x 100 cm)
MATERIAL: Wool
Hand made using Naturally dyed wool fibres
Professionally Cleaned