Kazak rug (71)

Kazak rug from Armenia,southwest Caucasus

Age: circa 1890

Size: 7′.0"x5′.2" (213×157 cm)

This rug is an interesting variant on the classic three medallion format.The strong red field displays an electic blue central medallion enclosing a red cartouche,and is flanked by ivory octagons,hook fringed inside and out,with cruciform centers.Unusually the dark green is corroded.The main border is a traditional slant leaf chalice design,but on a yellow ground.The colors are vibrant.The ends and sides are original and the pile is good except for the corroded areas.