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.
The madder field with one navy central medallion, with overall stylized trees and stars, within yellow and light blue serrated leaf and stylized tulip border.
A subtype of the Kuba rug, antique Seychour (also known as Seichur and Zeychour) rugs are made in the small town of Yukhari-Zeykhur in Azerbaijan in the Northeast Caucasus. Prized for the detailed precision of their drawing and design as well as for their saturated colors.