4 Pointed Star Motif Rugs
The 4-pointed star is one of the most ancient and universal symbols in textile history, representing the four cardinal directions—North, South, East, and West—and the four elements of nature. In the world of antique rugs, this motif is a hallmark of geometric clarity and spiritual grounding. Most frequently encountered in Caucasian (Kazak, Shirvan) and Northwest Persian tribal weaves, the 4-pointed star often serves as a central medallion or a repeating “gul” that anchors the rug’s symmetry.
In tribal traditions, such as those of the Qashqai or Afshar nomads, the 4-pointed star (or “cross-star”) was often woven as a protective talisman, intended to provide the weaver and their family with direction and stability in a nomadic life. Unlike the more complex 8-pointed star, the 4-pointed version offers a bold, graphic simplicity that appeals to collectors of Primitive and Folk Art aesthetics. Whether rendered in the saturated vegetable dyes of a rustic village rug or the refined geometry of an antique kilim, these stars bring a sense of elemental balance and historical purpose to an interior, making them a perfect choice for those who appreciate the intersection of ancient symbolism and modern, clean-lined design.
Rugs featuring the captivating four-pointed star motif introduce foundational symmetry and ancient symbolism, serving as enduring design anchors in any space. This essential geometric element is a hallmark of tribal and classical weaving, providing a balanced focal point that speaks to artistic tradition; discover more about the 4 pointed star design motif and its rich history.
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Antique Red Turkish Bergama Knotted Square Rug
$3,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 2871Rug sizes: 3 ft 3 in x 3 ft 7 in (0.99 m x 1.09 m) -
Antique Square Persian Sultanabad Rug – Late 19th Century Rustic Red and Blue
$22,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 26153Rug sizes: 11 ft 7 in x 12 ft 6 in (3.53 m x 3.81 m) -
Large Geometric Mid Century Modern Design White and Blue Flatweave Dhurrie Rug
$24,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 19966Rug sizes: 12 ft 3 in x 19 ft (3.73 m x 5.79 m) -
Classic Tribal Geometric Antique Caucasian Red Lori Pambak Rug
$3,400.00 Antique RugsSKU: 18521Rug sizes: 4 ft 9 in x 6 ft 10 in (1.45 m x 2.08 m) -
Late 19th Century Ivory Antique Caucasian Dagestan Prayer Design Tribal Rug
$3,750.00 Antique RugsSKU: 18046Rug sizes: 4 ft x 5 ft (1.22 m x 1.52 m) -
Green Fine Antique Persian Moud / Khorassan Animal Hunting Scene Room Size Rug
$33,800.00 Antique RugsSKU: 24920Rug sizes: 9 ft 9 in x 12 ft 2 in (2.97 m x 3.71 m) -
Stunning Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet by Nichols Workshop Green Hand Knotted Pile Rug
$33,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 23817Rug sizes: 11 ft 10 in x 17 ft 2 in (3.61 m x 5.23 m) -
Antique Light Ivory Color Faded Blue Geometric Design Cotton Agra Rug From India
$4,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 20129Rug sizes: 4 ft x 6 ft 8 in (1.22 m x 2.03 m) -
Late 19th Century 4 Point Star of Bethlehem Design Antique American Folk Art Hooked Rug
$5,200.00 Antique RugsSKU: 20-13069Rug sizes: 3 ft 4 in x 6 ft 11 in (1.02 m x 2.11 m) -
Antique Yellow Chinese Peking Room Size Wool Rug
$15,600.00 Antique RugsSKU: 23073Rug sizes: 9 ft x 11 ft 4 in (2.74 m x 3.45 m) -
Tribal Geometric Antique Large Room Size Warm Gray Turkish Oushak Area Rug
$18,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 19793Rug sizes: 9 ft 6 in x 16 ft 6 in (2.90 m x 5.03 m) -
Antique Tribal Mina Khani Northwest Persian Hallway Runner Rug
$14,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 19518Rug sizes: 2 ft 6 in x 19 ft 8 in (0.76 m x 5.99 m) -
Unique Hexagonal Medallion Design Antique Tribal Turkish Oushak Rug
$22,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 18369Rug sizes: 10 ft 10 in x 16 ft (3.30 m x 4.88 m) -
Antique Kurdish Brown Earth Tone Hand Knotted Tribal Paisley Boteh Hallway Runner Rug
$6,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 6728Rug sizes: 3 ft 6 in x 8 ft 10 in (1.07 m x 2.69 m) -
Antique Persian Kurdish Blue 1890s Hallway Runner Rug
$5,900.00 Antique RugsSKU: 6696Rug sizes: 3 ft 6 in x 10 ft 6 in (1.07 m x 3.20 m) -
Large Scale Allover Tribal Geometric Design Antique Light Blue 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Rug
$37,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 6454Rug sizes: 8 ft 6 in x 11 ft 8 in (2.59 m x 3.56 m) -
Rustic Coral Antique Agra Extra Long Hallway Runner Rug
$11,700.00 Antique RugsSKU: 6278Rug sizes: 2 ft 5 in x 28 ft 3 in (0.74 m x 8.61 m) -
Antique Sarouk Persian Coral 1920s Rug
$9,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 5975Rug sizes: 8 ft 10 in x 11 ft 9 in (2.69 m x 3.58 m) -
Antique Room Size Persian Herati Pattern Mahal Sultanabad Rug
$13,600.00 Antique RugsSKU: 5526Rug sizes: 9 ft 2 in x 12 ft (2.79 m x 3.66 m) -
Antique Oversized Coral Bibikabad Persian Knotted Rug
$60,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 5240Rug sizes: 12 ft 2 in x 22 ft (3.71 m x 6.71 m) -
Fine Floral Small Size Happy Rustic Coral Color Antique Persian Kashan Rug
$4,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 2930Rug sizes: 4 ft x 6 ft (1.22 m x 1.83 m) -
Antique Agra – Purple Cotton Indian Floral, Medallion Knotted Rug
$3,750.00 Antique RugsSKU: 26146Rug sizes: 3 ft 2 in x 6 ft 1 in (0.97 m x 1.85 m) -
Classic Red Blue Color Antique Large Room Size Heriz Persian Hand Knotted Wool Rug
$22,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 26078Rug sizes: 11 ft 6 in x 15 ft (3.51 m x 4.57 m) -
Antique Room Size Red Persian Geometric Medallion Design Heriz Carpet
$16,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 25940Rug sizes: 10 ft 8 in x 13 ft (3.25 m x 3.96 m) -
Fine Coral Antique Room Size Floral Persian Sarouk Rug
$6,750.00 Antique RugsSKU: 25941Rug sizes: 9 ft x 11 ft 9 in (2.74 m x 3.58 m) -
Antique Chinese Allover Geometric Wool Hand Knotted Pile Ivory Beige Cream White 1930s Rug
$6,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 25938Rug sizes: 1 ft 10 in x 5 ft 5 in (0.56 m x 1.65 m) -
Room Size Knotted 1930s Rectangle Chinese Wool Blue – Peking Antique Rug
$14,100.00 Antique RugsSKU: 25903Rug sizes: 9 ft x 11 ft 6 in (2.74 m x 3.51 m) -
Room Size Chinese Knotted Antique – Peking 1880s Rectangle Wool Blue Rug
$31,200.00 Antique RugsSKU: 25904Rug sizes: 8 ft 10 in x 11 ft 6 in (2.69 m x 3.51 m) -
Gray , Ivory Beige Cream White , Red Beautiful Refined Antique Persian Allover Floral Design Kerman Rug in Gray, Ivory, and Red
$18,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 25864Rug sizes: 6 ft 1 in x 10 ft (1.85 m x 3.05 m) -
Antique Blue Wool Peking Hallway Runner – 1920s Chinese Hand-Knotted Rug
$7,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 25851Rug sizes: 3 ft 8 in x 9 ft 6 in (1.12 m x 2.90 m) -
Antique Hand Knotted Yellow Wool Pile Large Size Tribal Medallion Turkish Oushak Rug
$36,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 25845Rug sizes: 13 ft x 16 ft (3.96 m x 4.88 m) -
Antique Chinese – Art Deco Room Size Wool Manchester Yellow Rug
$13,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 25829Rug sizes: 10 ft x 12 ft 6 in (3.05 m x 3.81 m) -
Early 19th Century Floral Antique Yellow Chinese Ningxia Rug
$39,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 25828Rug sizes: 5 ft 4 in x 9 ft 8 in (1.63 m x 2.95 m) -
Long and Narrow Shape Large Oversized Antique Blue Color Chinese Rug
$98,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 25682Rug sizes: 8 ft 9 in x 35 ft (2.67 m x 10.67 m) -
Wool Rectangle 1935 Chinese Antique Knotted – Art Deco Room Size Blue Rug
$4,550.00 Antique RugsSKU: 25673Rug sizes: 9 ft x 11 ft 4 in (2.74 m x 3.45 m) -
Antique Donegal Arts & Crafts Square Wool Blue Rug
$25,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 25658Rug sizes: 13 ft 3 in x 14 ft (4.04 m x 4.27 m)
