{"product_id":"antique-caucasian-gendje-wool-rug-navy-boteh-1870s-1b1023","title":"Antique Caucasian Gendje Wool Rug, Navy Boteh Design, c.1870s, 2.58 × 5.75 ft - 1B1023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Rug\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis antique Caucasian Gendje wool rug features closely arranged rows of small boteh motifs across a deep navy field. Dating to circa the 1870s, it combines a narrow format with several contrasting ornamental borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand-knotted in wool, the rug measures approximately 78.7 × 175.3 cm. Its elongated proportions give the repeating pattern a strong sense of rhythm, while the borders provide a substantial decorative frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Repeating Boteh Field\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall hooked boteh forms fill the centre in closely spaced rows. Brick-red lower sections and ivory details stand out against the navy ground, with blue and green accents introducing subtle variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe motifs repeat without a central medallion, allowing the eye to follow the pattern along the rug’s length. Small differences in drawing and colour give individual forms their own character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDark spaces between the motifs keep the dense arrangement clearly defined. The compact scale of the boteh contrasts with the larger ornaments around the perimeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThree Distinct Border Designs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rust-red border surrounds the field with geometric flowers, angular ornaments and pale elongated motifs. Blue, green and ivory details break up the warm ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn ivory band introduces curling botanical forms, creating a lighter interval between the darker sections. Its connected stems contrast with the separate ornaments in the rust-red band.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dark outer border repeats small floral forms along the sides and ends. Narrow patterned lines separate these sections, adding further detail without overwhelming the central field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWool and Timeworn Texture\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wool pile is low and uneven, with localised wear exposing the underlying weave. Some sections retain stronger colour and pattern definition, while others have a more reduced surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe folded-corner photographs show the patterned reverse and differences in texture across the weave. The outline is slightly irregular, with visible waviness along portions of the sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition and Old Restorations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAge-related wear includes low pile, exposed weave, worn side edges and short, uneven fringe remnants. Some old restorations are present and form part of the rug’s condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir exact materials, dates and extent have not been documented. Please examine the detailed photographs for differences in texture and appearance around worn or restored areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a visibly timeworn antique textile, not an unrestored or uniformly plush rug. Decorative display or gentle use is preferable to a busy passageway.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegion: Caucasus\u003cbr\u003eType: Gendje\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Circa 1870s\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Wool\u003cbr\u003eTechnique: Handmade, hand-knotted\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: Approximately 78.7 cm wide × 175.3 cm long\u003cbr\u003eFeet and inches: 2 ft 7 in × 5 ft 9 in\u003cbr\u003eDecimal dimensions: Approximately 2.58 × 5.75 ft\u003cbr\u003eDesign: Repeating boteh with geometric and scrolling floral borders\u003cbr\u003eColours: Deep navy, brick red, rust, ivory, muted blue, green and pale gold\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Age-related wear, low uneven pile, localised exposed weave, old restorations, worn edges and short uneven fringe remnants\u003cbr\u003eOutline: Slightly irregular\u003cbr\u003eSKU: 1B1023\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy It’s Special\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe closely repeated boteh field offers a lively contrast to the three distinct border designs. Its narrow proportions and rich palette give this nineteenth-century textile a strong decorative identity despite its visible wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOne Royal Art\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt One Royal Art, we curate distinctive handmade rugs, celebrating their individual character and clearly describing their condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"One Royal Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55056414474586,"sku":"1B1023","price":249000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9656\/8577\/files\/1B1023_1.jpg?v=1792662694","url":"https:\/\/www.oneroyalart.com\/en-europe\/products\/antique-caucasian-gendje-wool-rug-navy-boteh-1870s-1b1023","provider":"One Royal Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}