6′ x 10′ Midnight Indigo and Coral Red Hand-Knotted Antique Caucasian Seychur St. Andrew’s Cross Rug – Collector’s Wool

Origin: Caucasus (Kuba District / Seychur)

Age estimation and century attribution: Late 19th Century, Antique (Circa 1880–1900)

Actual Dimensions: 5′ 9″ × 9′ 10″ (rounded 6×10)

Style: Antique Caucasian Seychur / Iconic Double St. Andrew’s Cross Medallion Design

Material: Premium Hand-Spun Wool on Fine Wool Foundation

Color Palette: Midnight Indigo Blue, Coral Salmon Red, Sky Blue, Soft Pink, Saffron Yellow, Ochre, Off-White, Burgundy

This magnificent, room-sized antique Caucasian Seychur represents one of the most iconic and highly coveted iconography formats in tribal textile art: the classic double St. Andrew’s Cross design. Set against a luminous, deep midnight indigo field, the vertical composition centers around two massive, interlocking X-shaped cross medallions rendered in saturated coral-salmon red and outlined in crisp sky blue and soft pink. Each arm of the St. Andrew’s crosses is embellished with internal micro-geometric patterns, terminating in stylized medallion tips that anchor the field’s center. The surrounding indigo ground is densely populated with floating floral sprays, zoomorphic motifs, geometric rosettes, and cross-hatched tribal emblems in a rich, harmonious palette of saffron, pale blue, ochre, and ivory.

Hand-knotted with exceptionally fine, lustrous local wool over a tight, all-wool foundation, this piece showcases the superior structural integrity and high weave density characteristic of Seychur craftsmanship within the broader Kuba district. Surrounding the field is a sophisticated multi-band border system, featuring a delicate floral vine-and-blossom primary border set against a soft abrashed pink and blue ground, flanked by inner and outer guard bands with micro-geometric detailing that tailor the impressive gallery proportions.

The rug retains a beautifully preserved, low-shorn wool pile that delivers razor-sharp clarity to every complex geometric line. Over more than a century, the natural, vegetable-based dyes have matured into a soft, velvety patina with pronounced horizontal abrash throughout the deep indigo field and perimeter borders. Its supple wool foundation allows the textile to lay completely flat and true, standing as an investment-grade masterpiece of Caucasian weaving.

Interior Designer’s Recommendation:
The architectural presence of the St. Andrew’s Cross geometry, combined with the timeless midnight indigo and coral palette, makes this antique Seychur a commanding anchor for high-end residential, library, or executive gallery spaces. This rug pairs naturally with:
* Warm Venetian plaster, crisp chalk white, deep navy blue, or raw concrete walls
* Wide-plank European oak, dark espresso hardwoods, or slate tile flooring
* Mid-century modern teak or walnut consoles, tailored linen sofas, or cognac leather armchairs
* Sculptural brass lighting, unlacquered bronze fixtures, or large-scale contemporary abstract art
The generous 5’9″ x 9’10” proportions offer uncommon room-anchoring capability for a Seychur, making it ideal for a primary sitting room, under a dining set, or as a focal textile in a curated Great Room setting.