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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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
$13,500.00 Antique RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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
$13,500.00 Antique RugsRug 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
$30,000.00 Antique RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug sizes: 10 ft x 12 ft 6 in (3.05 m x 3.81 m) -
Early 19th Century Floral Antique Yellow Chinese Ningxia Rug
$38,000.00 Antique RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug sizes: 13 ft 3 in x 14 ft (4.04 m x 4.27 m)
