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KARAGASHLI KUBA
Southeast Caucasian

3' 9" x 5' 9" — Late 19th Century — $6,500

 

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KARAGASHLI KUBA, Southeast Caucasian

3' 9" x 5' 9"

Late 19th Century

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(High-Decorative) (“NEW ACQUISITION") This is a lovely example of the much-sought-after antique Karagashli Kuba style with its striking and clear design, unusual color palette and fine, velvety weave. A traditional motif of these rugs originating from a settlement on the Caspian Sea, are the rhomboid palmettes surrounded by diminutive ‘snowflake' flower medallions and further accented by L-shaped leaves integrated in the spaces between the medallions. The seldom seen scintillating, deep aqua blue ground color contrasts dramatically with the burgundy medallions. A luminous ruby red main border contains a rhythmic, stylized leaf-and-calyx motif with ever changing joyful color combinations, especially in the leaf veins and outlining color choices. A subtle abrash (i.e. intentional color shifts) throughout the rug adds a pleasing depth to the composition, and the unusually sophisticated shades of dark brown in the secondary borders were achieved by utilizing walnut husks to crea Learn About This Rug Type

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