Nazmiyal Collection Archive Record

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Ivory Tribal Antique Geometric Caucasian Kazak Hallway Runner Rug 43822

Size: 3 ft x 11 ft (0.91 m x 3.35 m)

Origin: Caucasian Rugs

Style: Kazak Rugs

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This traditional Kazak runner features a series of stacked scorpion or dragon motifs decorated with latchhooks, checker patterns and an inner lozenge representing protection against the evil eye.

Antique Kazak Rug, Caucuses – Here is a truly wonderful antique Oriental rug – a Kazak piece made in the Caucuses. This rug represents something genuinely special, and is a testament to the artisans who produced it. A  gorgeous piece, this rug possesses many of the qualities most sought after by collectors and experts, and would bring beauty and sophistication to any home. Woven in the classic Kazak style, this carpet features a colorful combination of symbolic motifs and protection figures woven over a camel-colored ground that displays a mild abrash. Guard bands woven with an interlocking pattern of turreted lozenges and main borders featuring geometric floral motifs with a traditional influence from Caucasus complete this splendid Kazak corridor carpet. Simply put, this rug is a remarkable piece of work. A wonderful and impeccable design and composition combine to make this rug something more than a decorative piece: they combine to make it a veritable work of art.