Antique Caucasian Kilims 

       From the collection of   Marla Mallett
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.  You may wish to take a look at More Early Kilims for a discussion of restoration and conservation issues, or read Criteria For Selecting Tribal Textiles.


Shirvan Kilim
Azerbaijan. Late 19th century
Wool and cotton. 4'8"x 6'1"
Slit tapestry
W-3639


Avar Kilim
Dagestan. Circa 1870
Wool. 4'4"x 14'4"
Slit tapestry
W-6881


Shahsevan Kilim
Azerbaijan. Early 20th century
Wool.  6'7"x 11'5"
Slit tapestry
W-7477


Shirvan Kilim
Azerbaijan.  Circa 1860
Wool.  4'10"x 9'6"
Slit tapestry
W-6885


Konakkent Soumak Rug
Azerbaijan. Early 20th century
Wool on cotton. 8'7"x 12'3"
Soumak
W-3648


Kazak Kilim
Azerbaijan.  Late 19th century
Wool. 5'10"x 12'7"
Slit tapestry
W-2829


Avar Kilim
Dagestan. 1910-1920
Wool.  5' x 10'2"
Slit tapestry
W-7363


Shirvan Kilim
Azerbaijan.  Circa 1900
Wool.  5' x 8'4"
Slit tapestry
W-7420


Lesghi Kilim
Southern Dagestan.  1870-1880
Wool.  5'1"x 16'10"
Slit tapestry
W-6877


Shemakha Shirvan Kilim
Azerbaijan. Late 19th century
Wool.  5'4"x 10'8"
Slit tapestry
W-6856


Avar Kilim
Dagestan. Late 19th century
Wool.  4'3"x 10'7"
Slit tapestry
W-3656


Shirvan Kilim
Azerbaijan. Circa 1900
Wool. 5'10"x 8'8"
Slit tapestry
W-3616


Kazak Kilim
Azerbaijan. Circa 1900
Wool.  4' x 8'2"
Slit tapestry
W-1924


Shirvan Kilim
Azerbaijan. Circa 1900
Wool.  6'1"x 10'8"
Slit tapestry
W-3644


Shirvan Kilim
Azerbaijan. Late 19th century
Wool.  6'5"x 9'
Slit tapestry
W-6931


Baku/Surihani Kilim
Azerbaijan. Circa 1910
Wool.  5' x 10'7"
Slit tapestry
W-7378


Shirvan Kilim Fragment
Azerbaijan. 19th century
Wool.  61"x 54½"
Slit tapestry
W-1918


Kazak Kilim
Azerbaijan. 1920-1930
Wool. 6' x 7'4"
Slit tapestry
W-8327


Shirvan Kilim
Azerbaijan. Circa 1900
Wool. 5' x 9'8"
Slit tapestry
W-1911


Zangadzor Kilim
Armenia.  19th century
Wool and cotton. 5'5"x 9'
Slit tapestry
W-1676

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