1900s Antique Caucasian Baku Rug- 4′ × 6′5″

Description

The fringed stepped actagon medallion and the botehs compose of tiny rosettes,make the Baku designation likely.There are yellow corner quarter … more The fringed stepped actagon medallion and the botehs compose of tiny rosettes,make the Baku designation likely.There are yellow corner quarter medallions.The royal blue field is a Baku standby.The red barred "S" border appears mostly on Daghestan,but it is used up and down the west Caspian weaving centers.The weave is fine for a Caucasian rug,with wool warps and cotton wefts.Similarity to Shirvans allows confusion of the two groups,but Bakus are much rarer.They originate in and around the city of Baku,the capital of Caucasian Azerbaijan.This rug is in good condition with short pile,allowing the design to show crisply.This Caucasian piece has been cleaned professionally. less