Caucasian Sahnezar Rug

Period: Mid 19th Century
Origin: Caucasus
Dimensions: 143 x 220 cm

This rare middle of the 19th century Caucasian Sahnezar rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic geometric composition featuring a vertical sequence of nested diamond medallions anchored within a saturated midnight indigo field. This structural balance between the deep, luminous ground and the large-scale, high-contrast medallions reflects the pinnacle of the Sahnezar weaving tradition, which is highly sought after for its architectural precision and archaic “latch-hook” silhouettes. Rugs of this antiquity are world-renowned for their complex use of reciprocating geometric forms and the inclusion of stylized zoomorphic figures that add a layer of nomadic storytelling to the formal design.

The color palette is masterfully balanced, featuring a primary midnight indigo field that serves as a dramatic canvas for high-contrast shifts of madder red, sapphire blue, and golden yellow. These rich and enduring tones, achieved through the expert application of natural dyes over 170 years ago, exhibit a chromatic strength and a saturated depth that are hallmarks of the finest mid-19th-century Caucasian tribal productions. The inclusion of a complex, multi-layered border system—anchored by an ivory-ground primary border decorated with a rhythmic sequence of geometric rosettes—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 resilient pile and a firm, substantial handle. The exceptional clarity of the angular outlines, specifically the minute geometric details within the central guls and the precisely executed “running dog” and “star” guard borders, definitively distinguish this antique masterpiece as an authentic mid-19th-century Sahnezar. Ultimately, this rug stands as a premier example of Caucasian textile art, representing a peak in both technical endurance and graphic majesty for global textile collectors.

Stock No : 1403

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