Kuba Shirwan Karakashli Hand-Knotted Caucasian Rug

Lot No.: 16329

Type: Kuba Shirwan Karakashli

Origin: Caucasus / Kuba Region

Size: 273 x 135 cm (Approximately 107.48 x 53.14 inches)

Age: 3rd quarter of 20th century

Condition: Perfect shape, collectable item.

Foundation: Warp and weft are wool

Color: Natural dyes.

Materials: Hand-knotted Hand spun wool pile on a cotton foundation.

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Description

Rug belongs to Kuba section.

Karaghashli is a group of rugs with large red slanting palmettes on a dark blue ground that have been dubbed Karaghashli, after a small town just north of Perepedil.

2 large square flowers in the field, reddish red in color and with 6 light green, light red, and cream flowers surround these two rectangular bergamots. The turquoise flower is located inside the bergamot and is covered with geometric lines in the shape of birds’ heads.

The string also shows small families of birds that have been separated. The S-hook is shown as a long life symbol at the top of the map.