Gorgeous Antique Caucasian Karabagh Rug, Origin: Caucasus, Circa date: 1850 – The Caucasian rug has a repeating motif that gives it rhythm and highlights the colors. It has a geometric quality that is perfect for adding a pattern to contemporary decor. Decorating your home with this antique tribal Caucasian rug would make a beautiful magnificent addition and could work will in front of a modern sofa or underneath a small dining room table. The repeating pattern gives it a formal feel, but it still retains its tribal character.
The border, of this antique rug is made up of double serrated leaves and rosettes is also based on the helical garland border of Chi-chi Kuba rugs of the Caucasus. However, the weave, the yellow ground, and the relative freedom of the drawing are distinctively Northwest Persian. An exciting piece, it may have been woven by Kurds.
This antique rug was created before that time, in a world where the tribal traditions that had existed for millennia were still untouched by the outside world. That is one of the features that makes this rug even more unique.
