Antique Moghan Rug

Period: Mid 19th century
Origin: Caucaus
Dimensions: 125 x 175 cm

this rare mid 19th century Moghan rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring a striking vertical sequence of double-column stepped geometric “Moghan latch-hook” medallions. This structural balance between the prominent luminous ivory field complete with its structured rows of polychrome stepped octagonal reserves, surrounding multi-layered geometric guard borders, and elongated format reflects the pinnacle of traditional Transcaucasian fine craftsmanship world-renowned for its bold archaic iconography, decorative clarity, and majestic graphic presence. Textiles of this antiquity are celebrated for their ability to blend highly expressive regional nomadic design narratives with a striking, heraldic pattern rhythm.

The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary ivory canvas contrasted by rich forest green, madder red, deep indigo-blue, aubergine, and warm terracotta within the stepped medallions, framed by a vibrant multi-colored red and blue main border that allows small animal figures and geometric filler motifs to step forward dynamically. These rich and enduring tones achieved through the expert application of natural vegetable dyes over 170 years ago exhibit a characteristic gentle patina, soft historic abrash, and an organic wool texture that are hallmarks of the finest mid 19th century Caucasian Moghan productions. The multi-layered framing borders featuring continuous geometric cartouche and barber-pole bands create a powerful visual boundary that highlights the superior hand-spun wool quality and distinctive technical finesse of the weaver.

Structural analysis indicates the use of premium hand-spun wool with a characteristically resilient, crisp knotting structure and a supple yet sturdy handle tailored for expressive architectural spaces. The exceptional clarity of the bold geometric outlines, specifically the perfectly balanced symmetry of the double-column medallion layout and corresponding tribal borders, definitively distinguishes this antique masterpiece as an authentic mid 19th century Moghan rug production. Ultimately, this decorative textile stands as a premier example of classical Caucasian tribal art representing a peak in both technical endurance and graphic majesty for global collectors.

Stock No: 1268

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