Antique Kuba–Konagkend Prayer Rug
Size: 3'2" x 6'
Origin: Kuba District, Caucasus (Konagkend village tradition)
Date: Circa 1880–1900
Structure: Hand-knotted wool on wool, fine weave
Professional Description
A very fine and intellectually composed antique Kuba–Konagkend prayer rug, representing one of the more refined village weavings of the East Caucasus.
A finely woven antique Kuba rug featuring a classic ivory lattice field filled with repeating floral/tree-like motifs enclosed within geometric compartments. The drawing is crisp and precise, reflecting the refined weaving tradition of the Kuba region.
The palette is bright and well-balanced, combining ivory, indigo blue, madder red, soft sky blue, and touches of yellow, creating excellent contrast and clarity. The borders are richly detailed, with a polychrome diamond main border and multiple guard bands that frame the composition with elegance..
A finely woven Shirvan rug distinguished by its exceptional clarity of drawing and tight lattice design. The field is filled with orderly rows of stylized bird/tree motifs, rendered with precision on a warm ivory-gold ground.
The palette is vibrant yet refined, combining madder red, indigo blue, soft turquoise, and golden ivory, creating strong contrast while maintaining elegance. The borders are complex and well-articulated, framing the composition with crisp geometric rhythm.
This rug displays the bold geometric power for which Karachof Kazaks are celebrated. The composition is centered around a dramatic cruciform medallion rendered in deep indigo, ivory, sky blue, and madder red, surrounded by spacious open abrashed field areas that enhance the visual impact of the design.
A finely drawn antique Fachralo Kazak prayer rug, featuring a classic stepped ivory mihrab and a vertical sequence of bold geometric medallions. The composition is crisp and well-balanced, combining strong tribal elements with refined spacing.
The palette includes ivory, deep indigo, madder red, and soft green, all well-preserved, creating excellent contrast and visual clarity. Multiple guard borders and a geometric main border frame the piece with precision.
A charming and expressive Seychour weaving, distinguished by its lively interplay of sky-blue and ivory reserves set against a deep, contrasting ground. The field is animated with an array of stylized floral rosettes, angular vinery, and small tribal emblems, arranged in a rhythm that feels both spontaneous and balanced—hallmarks of the Seychour aesthetic.
The drawing is crisp yet slightly playful, giving the rug a unique character that sets it apart from more formal Shirvan examples.
