Antique Kuba–Konagkend Prayer Rug
Size: 3'2" x 6'
Origin: Kuba District, Caucasus (Konagkend village tradition)
Date: Circa 1880–1900
Structure: Hand-knotted wool on wool, fine weave
Professional Description
A very fine and intellectually composed antique Kuba–Konagkend prayer rug, representing one of the more refined village weavings of the East Caucasus.
A finely woven antique Kuba rug featuring a classic ivory lattice field filled with repeating floral/tree-like motifs enclosed within geometric compartments. The drawing is crisp and precise, reflecting the refined weaving tradition of the Kuba region.
The palette is bright and well-balanced, combining ivory, indigo blue, madder red, soft sky blue, and touches of yellow, creating excellent contrast and clarity. The borders are richly detailed, with a polychrome diamond main border and multiple guard bands that frame the composition with elegance..
A finely woven Shirvan rug distinguished by its exceptional clarity of drawing and tight lattice design. The field is filled with orderly rows of stylized bird/tree motifs, rendered with precision on a warm ivory-gold ground.
The palette is vibrant yet refined, combining madder red, indigo blue, soft turquoise, and golden ivory, creating strong contrast while maintaining elegance. The borders are complex and well-articulated, framing the composition with crisp geometric rhythm.
This rug displays the bold geometric power for which Karachof Kazaks are celebrated. The composition is centered around a dramatic cruciform medallion rendered in deep indigo, ivory, sky blue, and madder red, surrounded by spacious open abrashed field areas that enhance the visual impact of the design.
A finely drawn antique Fachralo Kazak prayer rug, featuring a classic stepped ivory mihrab and a vertical sequence of bold geometric medallions. The composition is crisp and well-balanced, combining strong tribal elements with refined spacing.
The palette includes ivory, deep indigo, madder red, and soft green, all well-preserved, creating excellent contrast and visual clarity. Multiple guard borders and a geometric main border frame the piece with precision.
This is a particularly lively and unusual example. The field is organized around large, strongly drawn geometric floral forms in alternating areas of clear blue, soft salmon/coral, and dark brown-black, surrounded by numerous small rosettes, angular floral devices, and archaic-looking ornaments. The drawing has the spontaneous, almost playful quality that makes good early Caucasian village rugs so appealing.
The color combination is one of its strongest features. Brilliant blues, coral and salmon, deep red, ivory, soft green, yellow, and dark brown create a remarkably vibrant composition.
An exceptional late 19th-century Caucasian Kuba-Shirvan rug, measuring 4'5" x 6'10", distinguished by its unusually fine weave, sophisticated drawing, and remarkable state of preservation.
The ivory field is completely covered with an intricate all-over geometric floral lattice, composed of repeating angular blossoms, stylized leaves, rosettes, and small polygonal floral devices.
