(Connoisseur-Caliber) ("New Arrivals Gallery") Highly collectible 19th-century Karachov Kazaks are considered among the most difficult to locate and are highly prized by collectors for their virtuoso artistry and historic significance. One of the most iconic designs of this Kazak subgenre, as seen in this virtuoso 175-year old art rug, is an elemental depiction of the Ram's horn motif at the very center. The Ram’s horn motif (koshkar muiz) in 19th-century Kazak culture represented strength and the eternal cycle of life, while also symbolizing creativity, inspiration, and the drive to take action. The wool is derived from the Ovis Orientalis (Armenian Mouflon) roaming the Caucasus slopes for centuries, and the motif reflects the ram’s vital role as a source of warmth, wool, and labor for the weavers, whose craft was considered a sacred activity. In this inspirational tribal art rug, three rectangular medallions are set in apparent motion by the sophisticated manipulation of a master weaver, who defies the rectilinear grid and intentionally 'misshapes' her asymmetrical medallions. Other powerful and ancient tribal symbols, such as Stars of Wisdom, Diamonds of Strength, and even the precious sheep themselves, are abundant throughout this impressively designed arrangement of striking geometries, yielding an overall entrancing rhythmic visual flow. The saturated color palette will entice the seasoned eye with rich vermillion hues juxtaposed with vibrant cerulean blues, prized saffron yellow, and the always enchanting shades of emerald and jade greens.

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