Antique Gendje Carpet

This tribal rug, crafted in the late 19th century along the western coast of the Caspian Sea—an area bordered by the Black Sea and Turkey to the west and Russia to the north—reflects a rich weaving heritage. Woven with hand-spun wool and naturally derived vegetable dyes, this region was historically celebrated as a center for producing exceptional tribal rugs before the Soviet period. The rug’s design skillfully merges Genji and Kuba weaving styles, utilizing thick and soft mountain wool that enhances its texture and durability. Intricately adorned with spiritual motifs, the patterns draw inspiration from the early shamanistic traditions practiced by the Turkic peoples of Central Asia, embedding deep cultural and historical significance into each thread. This combination of artistry and symbolism not only highlights the weaver’s technical mastery but also offers a tangible connection to the region’s ancient spiritual heritage.

All our carpets and kilims are one-of-a-kind, hand-knotted or hand-woven with 100% hand spun wool pile.  Color variation is called "Abrash" which is due to none-bleached wool's absorption of the dyes used or the carpet or kilim maybe woven with 2 different batches of dyed wool, which was available at the time.

If you like uniformity-a soulless item-these are not for you.  These are the reminiscent of a disappearing art.

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ORIGINE            :         AZARBEIJAN

STYLE                :          PILE RUG

CONDITION       :        VERY GOOD

TIME PERIOD     :        1^ST HALF OF 20^TH C.

SIZE                   :         4'6" X 9'2"