Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool Pile, Geometric Design, Red & Blue, 5' x 7'

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This exquisite late 19th century Caucasian Kazak rug features three striking medallions woven in vibrant abrash shades of green and … Read more This exquisite late 19th century Caucasian Kazak rug features three striking medallions woven in vibrant abrash shades of green and blue, set against a rich antique red field of extraordinary depth and warmth. The bold border showcases large-scale motifs in red, yellow, green, and ivory on a deep navy ground — a composition of powerful color contrast and visual authority that exemplifies the Kazak tradition at its most confident.

The abrash — natural tonal variation in the hand-dyed wool — runs through both the medallions and the field, giving the piece a living quality that rewards extended viewing and that no machine-woven textile can replicate. Renowned for their artistry and luminous vegetable-dyed colors, Kazak village rugs have been actively collected since the early 20th century, and this finely preserved example is a true collector's acquisition. Kazak rugs, woven by village artisans in the mountainous region of the South Caucasus — encompassing present-day Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia — are among the most boldly designed and vibrantly colored tribal rugs in the world. Their large-format geometric medallions, brilliant vegetable-dyed palette, and the thick, lustrous pile made from high-altitude mountain wool have made them enduringly sought after by collectors and interior designers who prize authenticity, energy, and the beauty of genuine handcraft.


Dimensions: 4' 9" x 7' 1"

Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s

Place of Origin: Caucasus

Material: Wool pile on a wool foundation with vegetable dyes

Condition: Wear consistent with age and use


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