Antique Tribal Geometric Caucasian Gallery Size Animal Design Kazak Rug 71601

Colorful Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, Country of Origin: Caucasian Rugs, Circa date: dated 1904 – The antique tribal Caucasian Kazak rugs are some of the most fascinating and beautiful rugs in the world. These magnificent antique Caucasian rugs feature beautiful colors that are made from plants in the areas occupied by these tribal people living in a harsh climate. These antique rugs tell a story through symbols that have meaning for those who know how to interpret them, which gives these area rugs a folk art character and special charm.

This rug features a unique design that has scorpion tales surrounding what appears to be a livestock enclosure. It also has two amulets on opposite ends of the enclosure, suggesting that the message of this rug tells of protecting the livestock from harm. This is an unusual set of motifs that you do not often find.

One of the characteristics of this rug that stands out is that colors seem to change and shift. Many times, these antique tribal design area rugs were started in one place and then continued when the tribe moved to new grounds. In some cases, the same plant materials for dyes might not be available, and they had to use what they could find in the new place. This is a characteristic that you often find in primitive rugs that gives them a unique connection to the people who created them.

This rug is dated to 1904, as indicated by the date in the upper right-hand corner of the field of the rug. This is a longer and more narrow size area rug, and many rugs of this type were woven on smaller looms where the completed work was rolled onto a rod. The weaver was working from memory and could not see the completed work to use as an example. This resulted in variations in the pattern as the work proceeded.

This is a beautiful Kazak blue colored rug and an excellent example of some of the best rugs woven by the nomadic people of the Caucasus Mountains. It has many features that make it unique and distinguish it from more formal rugs created in the city weaving centers. It is a beautiful addition to traditional décor, or it could serve as contrast in a contemporary room design. Regardless of where you use it, its connection to the people who created it will make it a piece that is cherished throughout the years.