18th Century Kaitag Daghestan Embroidery 40290

Kaitag Rug, Russia, 18th Century - Created in the 18th century, this exemplary embroidered Kaitag features a procession of mounted horses carrying ghostly riders. For thousands of years, horses have been important symbolic entities depicted as a mode of transportation in physical and spiritual realms. The mounted riders feature vibrant garments that boldly contrast their colorful equestrian vehicles. The mounted horses are each accompanied by a stylized emblem rendered in a playful, freeform style. Fluid medallions, floral accents and freeform motifs speckle the monochromatic background emphasizing the rather modern combination of bold colors, including lime green, cobalt blue, crimson and reddish brown, which decorate the riders, horses and ornamental background motifs. This charming 18th century Kaitag is a prime example of the fluid, playful and color-rich style these regional needlepoint textiles represent.