⚔️ A Signed and Dated Survivor — Antique 1929 Caucasian Wool Runner Rug from Azerbaijan

What makes a rug truly remarkable is not merely its age, condition, or design — but the rare gift of historical specificity. This antique Caucasian runner from Azerbaijan was woven in 1929 and bears a signature and date of 1348 in the Islamic (Hijri) calendar — the Islamic year that corresponds precisely to 1929 in the Gregorian calendar. Signed and dated rugs are among the most prized and rarest specimens in the entire field of Oriental rug collecting, because they connect the object directly to a specific moment in history, offering certainty about origin that most antique rugs can never provide. This piece is a named document of the last great decade of traditional Azerbaijani rug production before Soviet industrialization transformed the region. 🌿

🧵 Hand-Knotted in Azerbaijan — 1929 — Natural Wool

Crafted entirely by hand from natural wool using the traditional Caucasian knotting technique of Azerbaijan, this runner was made in 1929 — a period of extraordinary historical tension in the Caucasus, as Soviet collectivization was beginning to reshape traditional nomadic and village life. The natural dyes have maintained their depth and vibrancy across nearly a century. Full pile throughout. Professionally washed and treated. ✨

🎨 Classic Caucasian Design in Navy, Orange, and Cream

The design features the classic Caucasian vocabulary — bold geometric medallions and field motifs in a palette of deep navy, warm orange, and cream. The composition demonstrates the strong geometric confidence and vibrant color palette characteristic of Azerbaijani Caucasian weaving at its most expressive. 🔶

📐 Runner Format

At 3 ft 3 in by 7 ft 1 in, this runner is ideally proportioned for a hallway, staircase landing, or as a featured accent piece in a curated antique rug collection. 🏡

🌍 The Signed Rug as Historical Document

In the world of Oriental rug collecting, signed and dated rugs occupy a category apart from all others. They are the only woven textiles that can be tied with certainty to a specific year of production. Major auction houses — Christie's, Sotheby's, and Bonhams — consistently achieve premium results for signed and dated Caucasian rugs, recognizing their unique status as art objects with documented provenance. A signed and dated 1929 Azerbaijani runner in good condition is an extraordinary collector's find. 🌐

✅ Condition

Perfect condition with full pile. One area of repair on the edge from the back — a minimal restoration consistent with an antique of this age. Photos taken under natural light. Item ID: K1533.

🏡 Perfect For

Collectors of signed and dated Caucasian rugs ✦ Hallways and staircase runner placements ✦ Museum-quality home collections ✦ Anyone who wants to own an antique rug with confirmed historical documentation ⚔️