3'8" X 4'11" Antique Caucasian Karagashli Rug [SH-025] balisht

3'8" X 4'11" Antique Caucasian Karagashli Rug [SH-025] balishtCollector's Notes This antique Caucasian rug was woven in the mid to late 19th century and features four electric medallions enclosing a hexagonal floral design with extending birds floating on a deep blue background. Interspersed are a variety of creatures, animals, geometric elements, and symbols. All are surrounded by two intricate flower blossom borders and an iconic border known as the 'leaf and wine glass' border which is depicted by serrated

or on a wall as a decorative piece

Minor areas of slight distress

While possibly a dowry rug

Reference: No comparable example found

Nicks to selvages

A truly collectible and tribal piece

Condition: Very good condition considering age with moderate pile height

Possibly an Aqchah

Sourced from the Herat region of Afghanistan

Very good condition considering age

The 4 x 13 gol field shows saturated colors

Made in the first quarter of the 20th century