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A Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Masterpiece of Tribal Elegance

$4,060
£3,047.71
€3,553
CA$5,749.79
A$5,765.68
CHF 3,335.76
MX$70,206.57
NOK 38,710.48
SEK 39,454.93
DKK 26,563.35

About the Item

79502 Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, 03'04 x 06'01. This hand-knotted wool antique Caucasian Kazak rug, woven in the late 19th century, embodies the raw authority and nomadic elegance of the Caucasus. Its commanding presence is anchored by a saturated dark blue field, a color long associated with protection and spiritual depth, chosen not for ornament alone but for its symbolic gravity. Every element speaks to a life shaped by movement, ritual, and ancestral belief, making this exquisite work of art a powerful emblem of tribal prestige and cultural continuity. Dominating the exceptional composition are two monumental medallions rendered in resonant reds and soft beiges, each constructed from stepped rectangles and dynamic triangles. These architectural forms frame stylized Tree of Life motifs, symbols of continuity, lineage, and renewal. At the heart of each medallion lies the unison motif—two opposing colors locked in perfect balance—an ancient expression of dualism and harmony between man and woman, signaling fertility, reproduction, and the perpetuation of life itself. Surrounding the medallions, six Ram’s Horn motifs assert strength, masculinity, heroism, and virility, reinforcing the rug’s theme of generative power. Interspersed among them are three cross motifs, revered as protective devices designed to fracture the evil eye into four harmless parts. These iconic symbols were not decorative abstractions but active guardians, woven with intention to safeguard the home, the family, and the future. Framing the field, a bold Ram’s Horn border amplifies the message of vitality and dominance, while an outer running-water guard band introduces a counterpoint of movement and life flow, symbolizing cleansing, continuity, and time itself. The result is an extraordinary masterpiece of profound tribal elegance—visually striking, spiritually charged, and unmistakably rare—created for those who value authenticity, symbolic depth, and the enduring status of true nomadic masterpieces. Abrash. Hand knotted wool. Made in Caucasus Region. Measures: 03'04 x 06'01. Pile Height: 0.15 of an inch. Date: 1880's. Late 19th Century.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 40 in (101.6 cm)Length: 73 in (185.42 cm)
  • Style:
    Kazak (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880-1889
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash. Age Wear.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 79502 Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, 03'04 x 06'011stDibs: LU942948585552

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