Antique Karabag Rug

Period: Late 19th Century
Origin: Karabag, Caucaus
Dimensions: 146 × 283 cm

This rare late 19th century Caucasian Karabag rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic floral composition featuring an all over “Gül Firangi” or French Rose design anchored within a deep saturated charcoal black field. This structural balance between the precisely repeating rows of blossoming pink roses and the dark expansive ground reflects the pinnacle of the Karabag weaving tradition in the Southern Caucasus. Rugs of this era are world renowned for their unique synthesis of Western European botanical aesthetics and traditional Caucasian weaving techniques which became highly fashionable during the late Russian Imperial period.

The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary charcoal field that serves as a dramatic canvas for high contrast shifts of coral pink madder red and leafy forest green. These rich and enduring tones achieved through the expert application of natural dyes over 130 years ago exhibit a chromatic strength and a saturated depth that are hallmarks of the finest late 19th century regional productions. The inclusion of a complex multi layered border system anchored by a primary border containing a rhythmic sequence of reciprocating floral rosettes and serrated geometric bands creates a precise visual frame that highlights the superior wool quality and the distinctive technical finesse of the weavers.

Structural analysis indicates the use of premium hand spun local wool with a characteristically thick resilient pile and a firm substantial handle. The exceptional clarity of the botanical outlines specifically the delicate shading of the rose petals and the precisely executed geometric guard borders definitively distinguishes this antique masterpiece as an authentic late 19th century Karabag. Ultimately this rug stands as a premier example of Caucasian textile art representing a peak in both technical endurance and graphic majesty for global collectors.

Stock No: 1426

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