Antique Caucasian Kilims |
| From the collection of MARLA MALLETT: TEXTILES |
| Dramatic kilims (kelims) were produced by villagers and tribal nomads in the Caucasus--the current countries of Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenia and Dagestan. Slit tapestry predominated. The pieces are often large, and typically have clear coloring and bold patterns. Designs often consist of large hooked medallions arrayed in bands. Click on inventory numbers below to see photos of complete pieces. Check out our Tribal Textiles and HOME pages for other gallery offerings. |
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Shirvan Kilim Azerbaijan. Late 19th century Wool and cotton. 4'8"x 6'1" Slit tapestry W-3639 |
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Avar Kilim Dagestan. Circa 1870 Wool. 4'4"x 14'4" Slit tapestry W-6881 |
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Shirvan Kilim Azerbaijan. Circa 1860 Wool. 4'10"x 9'6" Slit tapestry W-6885 |
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Konakkent Soumak Rug Azerbaijan. Early 20th century Wool on cotton. 8'7"x 12'3" Soumak W-3648 |
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Kazak Kilim Azerbaijan. Late 19th century Wool. 5'10"x 12'7" Slit tapestry W-2829 |
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Borjalou Double Mafrash Panel Georgia. Late 19th century Wool. 36"x 57" Slit tapestry and soumak W-6850 |
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Shirvan Kilim Azerbaijan. Circa 1900 Wool. 6'1"x 10'8" Slit tapestry W-3644 |
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Sham Shaddin Double Mafrash Panel Armenia. Early to mid-19th century Wool. 42"x 60" Brocading W-6896 |
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Shahsevan Kilim Azerbaijan. Early 20th century Wool. 6'7"x 11'5" Slit tapestry W-7477 |
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Double Mafrash Panel Kelbajar area, Azerbaijan Circa 1880 Wool and cotton. 43"x 50" Reverse soumak W-6852 |
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Kazak Mafrash Kilim with Banded Center Azerbaijan. Late 19th century Wool. 3'5" x 5'4" Slit tapestry and soumak W-2397 |
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Shirvan Kilim Azerbaijan. Circa 1900 Wool. 5' x 8'4" Slit tapestry W-7420 |
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Avar Kilim Dagestan. 1910-1920 Wool. 5' x 10'2" Slit tapestry W-7363 |
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Kazak Mafrash Kilim Azerbaijan or Georgia Late 19th century Wool and cotton. 39"x 54" Soumak W-6904 |
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Lesghi Kilim Southern Dagestan. 1870-1880 Wool. 5'1"x 16'10" Slit tapestry W-6877 |
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Shemakha Shirvan Kilim Azerbaijan. Late 19th century Wool. 5'4"x 10'8" Slit tapestry W-6856 |
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Avar Kilim Dagestan. Late 19th century Wool. 4'3"x 10'7" Slit tapestry W-3656 |
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Shirvan Kilim Azerbaijan. Circa 1900 Wool. 5'10"x 8'8" Slit tapestry W-3616 |
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Kazak Kilim Azerbaijan. Circa 1900 Wool. 4' x 8'2" Slit tapestry W-1924 |
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Baku/Surihani Kilim Azerbaijan. 1915-1925 Wool and cotton. 5'3"x 11'1" Slit tapestry W-7397 |
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Sham Shaddin Kilim Armenia. 1900-1910 Wool. 6'4"x 7'9" Slit tapestry W-7352 |
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Baku/Surihani Kilim Azerbaijan. Circa 1910 Wool. 5' x 10'7" Slit tapestry W-7378 |
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Shirvan Kilim Azerbaijan. Late 19th century Wool. 6'5"x 9' Slit tapestry W-6931 |
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Shirvan Kilim Fragment Azerbaijan. 19th century Wool. 61"x 54½" Slit tapestry W-1918 |
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Bessarabian Kilim Ukraine. Circa 1880 Wool. 4'11"x 6'11" Dovetailed tapestry W-7368 |
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Shirvan Kilim Azerbaijan. Circa 1900 Wool. 5' x 9'8" Slit tapestry W-1911 |
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Zangadzor Kilim Armenia. 19th century Wool and cotton. 5'5"x 9' Slit tapestry W-1676 |
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