Kazak Caucasus Rug 220 X 130 Cm

Caucasian wool carpet, wool warp and weft, dated 1320 or 1902 (Christian calendar). Very good condition. Rare.

The name Kazak refers to carpets knotted in a mountainous area including Georgia and Armenia. Kazaks include the small towns or villages of Bordjalou, Farchalo, Lambalo, Karachoph ...

Authentic Kazak consisting of three medallions inserting, for the middle one, an hourglass motif symbolizing the passing of time, for the other two, zoomorphic spiders (tarantulas). A first border as well as two smaller ones take up the 'S' motif originally representing a two-headed dragon that could also be observed on ancient Persian, Chinese and Celtic bronzes. A last border on a beige background is inspired by an old brickwork. Despite its age, the colors of this Kazak have not faded. Some abraches (term designating a variation of tones in the same color) are characteristic of this origin.

Note: Recent 'Kazak' rugs, made by the Pashtuns since the 90s, most often in large dimensions, take up the patterns of old Caucasian rugs but are in no case Caucasian rugs.

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