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.
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.
