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Antique Kaitag Embroidery Textile From Dagestan 3026

Size: 1 ft 9 in x 3 ft 8 in (0.53 m x 1.12 m)

This extraordinary Kaitag embroidery is froman intriguing weaving culture in the little known country of Dagestan.

Antique Kaitag Embroidery, Dagestan, circa 1900 – Here is a truly wonderful antique Embroidery – a Kaitag embroidery made in Dagestan some time around the turn of the twentieth century. This rug represents something genuinely special, and is a testament to the artisans who produced it. A wonderful piece, this rug possesses many of the qualities most sought after by collectors and experts, and would bring beauty and sophistication to any home. This extraordinary Kaitag embroidery is from an intriguing weaving culture in the little known country of Dagestan. Located in the Caucasus mountains, these embroideries had ritual use for weddings and child birth. Considered good luck and a way to ward off the “evil eye” they are now highly prized as incredible wall art. Simply put, this rug is a remarkable piece of work. A traditional and charming design and composition combine to make this rug something more than a decorative piece: they combine to make it a veritable work of art.

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