Los Angeles, CA
Details
- Dimensions
- 3′11″ × 5′ and 15.0″ thick
- Rug Construction
- Hand Knotted
- Pattern
- Geometric
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Wool
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- some minor wear could be seen but is in great condition for its age. some minor wear could be seen but is in great condition for its age. less
- Description
- The Daghestan area marks the north-eastern border of the Caucasian rug making regions. Covering breathtaking mountainous terrain, Daghestan translates ‘land … more The Daghestan area marks the north-eastern border of the Caucasian rug making regions. Covering breathtaking mountainous terrain, Daghestan translates ‘land of the mountains’ and boasts “some of the most beautiful and wild scenery of the whole Caucasian region. Its vast peaks, swift-flowing mountain rivers and long, bitter winters meant that the area remained isolated until the 1860s, when the Russians invaded”(Middleton, Michael, Rugs & Carpets: Techniques. “Daghestan is famous for the production of ivory-ground prayer rugs…. The field design…standard for this area [includes] a serrated lattice containing polychrome stylized plants beneath the mihrab… Minor design variations….can greatly enhance the value of a rug and ensure that such pieces will be keenly sought after by collectors. (ibid, p. 59)” For example, the ivory ground Daghestan prayer rug to the right offers many traditional Daghestan rug elements in addition to the innovative motifs valued by connoisseurs of antique Caucasian rugs. The one that I am offering here came out from an estate in Palo Alto, CA, fortunately, this rug does not have any condition issues, it could be used as is watthour spending a dime. Usually, when we come cross Caucasian rugs at this age, we must do some either minor or major restoration but in this case, I am happy that I can offer it in 100% original condition, 100% repair, stain, odor free, both ends are there, please, view the last two close ups. less
Los Angeles, CA
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