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Antique Tribal Caucasian Kazak Rug 46350

Size: 4 ft 7 in x 7 ft 8 in (1.4 m x 2.34 m)

Origin: Caucasian Rugs

Style: Kazak Rugs

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Crafted in the Caucasus, this antique Kazak rug displays a grand stacked medallion decorated with strong colors and a bold collection of iconographic symbols.

Kazak Rug, Caucasus, Turn of the 20th Century – This archetypal antique Kazak rug is a brilliant example of this beloved tribal style. The luscious tangerine ground is emblazoned with a triad of fortified medallions filled with coffered ornaments and wrapped with barber-pole borders. These grand figures are supported by clouds of symbolic space fillers that go to the heart of these ancient traditions. Divided eye motifs, protective S-hooks and decorative berekets complement the collection of symbolic ornaments that fill each grand medallion. This classically appointed field is surrounded by protective crenellated fence guard bands and spectacular leaf-and-winecup main borders, which create a graphic zigzag pattern that emphasizes the strong, clear colors of the Caucasus. From the classical medallions and bright colors to the symbolic decorations and intricate details, this antique rug is a model of Kazak traditions.