Tribal Antique Caucasian Kazak Prayer Rug 71283

Eye-catching Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Caucasian Rugs, Circa date: 1900 –

The antique Caucasian Kazak rugs are some of the most beautiful and most desirable of all the antique Caucasian rugs. These captivating antique rugs feature beautiful colors and gorgeous geometric designs that are quite tribal.

The Kazaks inhabited some of the harshest areas of the Caucasian Mountains and lived in high alpine villages. As trade routes expanded, their beautiful designs became some of the most desirable in the world. The tribal symbols of the area rugs often have a cosmological theme.

The antique rugs, such as this magnificent example, will add a traditional, tribal feel to the space and plenty of color. It would be a perfect foundation for a traditional or contemporary room.

This one is a type of rug known prayer rug and features the famed Mihrab pattern. It was created around the turn of the 20th century. The colors of this rug would make an excellent addition to a modern palette in blues and pinks.

The Mihrab design represents the prayer niche that is found inside a mosque. One kneels on the rug to recite the required daily prayers. If a mosque is not nearby, these Islamic Prayer rugs would be used instead. Like most prayer pieces, this rug is a smaller size, which could easily be rolled up and taken along when traveling.

The magnificent colors of this rug will bring energy to the space. This would make an excellent addition to brighten a room with gray or neutral walls. This year’s Color of the Year is similar to the blue found in the border of this tribal prayer design Caucasian rug, and pink is one of the most popular colors to pair with it. This antique Caucasian Kazak rug is fascinating because it has symbols that date back to the paleolithic era in the region, but it has a distinctive Islamic overall design. One of the featured symbols on this rug is the ram’s horn, which represents strength.