Antique Caucasian Kuba Rug, Origin: Caucuses, Circa Date: Late 19th Century – Wide borders decorated with geometric floral motifs set over an ivory background frame the field along with ornate guard bands decorated with eye symbols represented by an endless knot in this fetching antique Caucasian Kuba rug. A beautiful piece that is simultaneously unique as well as representative of the aesthetic values most commonly articulated in antique Caucasian carpets, this rug is a real treasure. Rugs from the Caucuses are valued for the distinctive tribal elements that they generally possess, often combined with elements of surprisingly sophisticated artistic ingenuity. Just as this antique rug represents a wonderful achievement in Caucasian rug-making, so too does its beauty endure.
Nazmiyal Collection Archive Record
This rug has been sold and is preserved in the Nazmiyal Collection digital archive for historical documentation and collector education.
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Blue Background Antique 19th Century Tribal Geometric Pattern Caucasian Kuba Rug 44501
Size: 3 ft 7 in x 9 ft 5 in (1.09 m x 2.87 m)
Origin: Caucasian Rugs
Style: Kuba Rugs
This antique rug features a series of stacked medallions offset by a deep blue field decorated with geometric motifs and protection symbols.
