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.
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug, Afshan Lattice Design, c. 1880–1900
A finely woven example from the Shirvan region, featuring an elegant allover Afshan lattice composed of repeating hexagonal compartments enclosing stylized botanical and geometric motifs. The ivory ground provides striking contrast to the dark indigo lattice, enlivened by accents of rust, gold, and soft green. The composition is framed by multiple well-articulated borders with precise geometric ornamentation, characteristic of Shirvan craftsmanship.
The rug is a masterpiece with wonderful colors and will attract your attention and capture your imagination. The material are wool on wool foundation and the wool has natural dye. Kuba or Quba rugs and carpets are named for a town that is located within the Daghestan region of Caucasus not far from the Caspian Sea; therefore, making Kubas a sub-division of Caucasian carpets. Kuba is at once a city and an area that was formerly a Khanate of Azerbaijan.
