Antique Karagashli Rug
N°
02537
Period
Circa 1860
Origin
Kuba area, Northeast Caucasus
Materials
Wool
Status
Sold
Size
175 cm x 97 cm5'8" x 3'2"
An extremely fine and early Karagashli rug, characterised by a vertical sequence of red flaming palmettes alternated to two-headed animals of archaic character. Rugs of this type are quite rare and coveted, representing the pinnacle of the Caucasian village rug tradition.