A RUG, an antique Fachralo Kazak, ca 149 x 104,5 cm.
A red ground with a green prayer field and polychrome flowers, S and stylized vegetative ornaments. A wide ivory main border with large flower like patterns.
Some partly a little harder wear, slightly dirty, minor stains, repairs, re-knotted areas, fold wear. One side has minor damages, the ends have a few rows of knots missing.
Literature
Compare with Ralph Kaffel: Caucasian Prayer Rugs, published by Laurence King - Hali Publication Limited, London 1998, plate 20, according to the author: a Fachralo from the 1860'ies.
