2’10" X 5’3" 19th Century Caucasian Chan-Karabagh Prayer Rug [RR-0053] wall rug

2’10" X 5’3" 19th Century Caucasian Chan-Karabagh Prayer Rug [RR-0053] wall rugAntique Caucasian Chan Karabagh Prayer Rug. 2nd Half 19th Century. Inscribed Date: 1263=1846? This piece exhibits distinct rare features. a nontypical border. See Caucasian Prayer Rugs, by Ralph Kaffel, pg. 78 Plate 32. a field where the weaver omitted the crab like tentacles leaving a hanging lattice of ascending leaves that dangle from a floating three sided mihrab versus the common pentagonal shape. Small tear in left edge. Slight loss to all

A stunning piece with saturated vegetable dyes and a sturdy handle

The pile is thick and tightly knotted

see "Oriental Rugs from Atlantic Collections"

Original woven kilim skirts

All resting on a saturated salmon pink diamond and indigo field

For rare border element

Lustrous wool

Abrash is commonly seen in antique hand-knotted rugs and refers to the color variation of the wool used during the weaving process

If not preserved for future generations

Color Palette: 6 colors including madder red

The original four sides and flatwoven kilim ends are still intact

Truly one of a kind