Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug
Size: 4'1" x 7'
Origin: Southwest Caucasus
Date: Late 19th Century
Construction: Hand-knotted Goat wool on wool foundation.
This late 19th-century Caucasian Kazak rug presents a compelling and highly individual interpretation of classic tribal design, distinguished by its intentional asymmetry, expressive drawing, and richly aged palette.
The field is anchored by a sequence of large geometric medallions, each uniquely rendered and enclosed within bold, serrated outlines.
Caucasian rugs are among the most valuable oriental carpets in the world. Since ancient times, rugs from the mountainous Caucasus region have been prized for their superb wool, bright colors and exceptional weaving quality. Traditional Caucasian Kilims exhibit both Persian and Turkish influences: A lively blend of intricate floral motifs and vivid geometric shapes. This category includes Caucasian rugs, Karabagh and Kuba Kilims, Shahsevan rugs, Shirvan Kilims, and Soumak Kilims.
A Bakshaish, Serapi, Master piece.
Very unusual all-over geometric and floral design made in northwest Persia. The carpet portrait a central medallion with four birds in the centre and one fourth of the same medallion is in each corner of the rug.
Bakshaish, Heriz Serapi. Bakshaish rugs made in Persia, Bakshaish (Bakshaish or Bakhshaysh) rugs adapt the style and feeling of the finest smaller village or tribal rugs to the scale of room-size pieces. The drawing of Bakshaish rugs and carpets is always bold, geometric, dynamic, and abstract.
The historic Khanate or administrative district of Shirvan produced many highly decorative antique rugs that have a formality and stylistic complexity that is found in few rugs from the Caucasus. The depth of colors, the complexity of the composition and the phenomenal patterns featured in antique Shirvan rugs set them apart from those produced in other regions of the Caucasus.
Fine 4'10" x 9'2"Tribal Antique Caucasian Shirvan Kilim Rug, Circa 1900's – This gorgeous Shirvan carpet is perfect for traditional or contemporary decor. Its geometric pattern is a perfect complement for many modern interior designs. This rug has a tribal feel that is perfect for a Boho chic or eclectic room. It is a bit more on the casual side and will add color and texture to any space.
Fine 4'3" x 10'4" Tribal Antique Caucasian Shirvan Kilim Rug, Circa 1900's – This gorgeous Shirvan carpet is perfect for traditional or contemporary decor. Its geometric pattern is a perfect complement for many modern interior designs. This rug has a tribal feel that is perfect for a Boho chic or eclectic room. It is a bit more on the casual side and will add color and texture to any space.
Behold the timeless beauty of our Antique Kazak Rug, a true treasure that dates back to the 1880s. Measuring 4'2" x 6'5", this rug boasts a large central medallion and intricate geometric motifs, all rendered in a captivating palette of red, green, and blue.
Despite its age, this Kazak rug remains in good condition, with wear and oxidation consistent with its long history, adding character and authenticity to its appearance.
The historic Khanate or administrative district of Shirvan produced many highly decorative antique rugs that have a formality and stylistic complexity that is found in few rugs from the Caucasus. The depth of colors, the complexity of the composition and the phenomenal patterns featured in antique Shirvan rugs set them apart from those produced in other regions of the Caucasus.
This rug is very unique in beauty size and age and it's not replaceable. Size: 3'3" x 4'2".
