An antique Sewan Kazak, South Caucasus, c. 295 x 180 cm.
Circa 1870. A red ground with a polychrome medallion and ornament. A dark brown main border with stylised hook ornament.
Literature
Compare Ian Bennett "Oriental Rugs, Volume I Caucasian", London, 1981, plate 18, p.38.
More information
The distinctive, oversized central shield medallion is a feature found in nearly all Sewan Kazak rugs. As a result, it is through the careful use of fine details and the nuanced interplay of colour that the weaver is able to introduce variety and achieve a sense of individuality.
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