Small Tribal Antique Lesghi Star Design Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Rug 47057

Antique Tribal Caucasian Kazak Rug, Caucasus – This dazzling antique Caucasian Kazak rug displays a vibrant assemblage of classic Lesghi stars adorned with ancient cultural symbols. Decorative blossoms, angular people, rustic animals, geometric birds and S-hooks dot the field in a tightly spaced arrangement that is amplified by the dark walnut-colored ground. Even the closely outlined Lesghi stars feature additional iconography ornamentation, including S-hooks, double ram’s horns and quincunx motifs. The marvelous assortment of tribal symbols that appears in the field is accompanied by archetypal running dog borders rendered in a traditional Caucasian hue of forget-me-not blue. Boldly decorated inner borders display pendulous beetle-shaped blossoms suspended from rectilinear vines. Carefully drawn herdsman with individually outlined fingers and heavily stylized animals enhance the classical borders. These quaint motifs emphasize the rustic, folksy style of Kazak rugs that is beloved among collectors.