Rug - Georgian
Size: 145 × 145 cm
Material: Cotton and polyester
Care instructions: Machine washable at temperatures up to 40°C
Since the Middle Ages, Georgia has produced and used carpets and rugs, supported by its access to international trade markets.
The tradition of weaving in Georgia dates back to the Chalcolithic and Neolithic periods, as evidenced by fragments of ancient rugs. From the 17th to the 19th centuries, Tbilisi was considered one of the largest centres of carpet trade, with hundreds of tonnes of Caucasian carpets exported to Russia, Europe, and the United States.
The presence of such a local market had a significant influence on Georgian carpet-making, and ornaments characteristic of Eastern textiles became widely used. Georgian carpets are particularly notable for their artistic details, which reflect ancient traditions, beliefs, and cultural symbolism.
The Georgian rug brings together the cultural heritage and traditions of Georgia in one richly detailed composition. Traditional Georgian ornaments, musical instruments, and aphorisms from The Knight in the Panther’s Skin are woven into the design.
The rug features some of Georgia’s most recognisable landmarks, including Tbilisi Opera House, Abanotubani, the Dadiani Palace, Katskhi Pillar and the traditional Megrelian oda house. Different regions of Georgia are also represented, including Abkhazia, Svaneti and Samegrelo.
The composition also includes Georgian dance and traditional dishes such as khinkali and Adjarian khachapuri, alongside other details that reflect Georgian culture and everyday life.