Antique Kazak Ruby Red Rug c. Late 19th Century 3’1 x 4’4 Classic armchair including scrollwork and floral motifs

including scrollwork and floral motifs

Measuring 3’7” by 5’7”

which shows an upper-left corner loss

balance the organic central imagery with structure and symmetry

this piece would have been created either for a wealthy patron or as part of the Ottoman export trade to Europe in the late 18th century

Antique Kazak Ruby Red Rug c. Late 19th Century 3’1 x 4’4 Classic armchair including scrollwork and floral motifsWith its deep ruby red ground and bold geometric motifs, this Antique Kazak Rug is a vivid and spirited example of South Caucasian tribal weaving from the late 19th century. The layout features a classic prayer arch, flanked by stepped latch hook motifs and framed by strong border elements with stylized rosettes and serrated leavesdesigns that speak to the powerful symbolism and aesthetic vocabulary of Kazak weavers. Rendered in saturated reds, ivory,