Antique Marashali Rug

Period: Mid 19th Century
Origin: Marashali
Dimensions: 118 x 128 cm

This rare mid 19th century Caucasian Marasali rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic geometric composition featuring a vertical series of multi colored boteh motifs anchored within a deep midnight indigo field. This structural balance between the diagonal striped botehs and the surrounding field of secondary floral rosettes reflects the pinnacle of the Shirvan weaving tradition. Textiles of this era are world renowned for their extraordinary graphic clarity and the use of premium materials that represent a distinct artistic language developed over centuries of East Caucasian heritage.

The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary midnight indigo ground that serves as a dramatic canvas for high contrast shifts of madder red golden yellow and ivory. 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 regional productions. The inclusion of a sophisticated primary border containing a rhythmic sequence of reciprocating bird like flaming motifs and multiple geometric guard bands creates a precise visual frame that highlights the superior material quality and technical finesse.

Structural analysis indicates the use of premium hand spun wool with a characteristically fine knotting technique and a supple historic handle. The exceptional clarity of the decorative outlines specifically the minute internal details of the striped boteh figures and the precisely rendered symmetry of the serrated borders distinguishes this piece as a premier example of Caucasian workshop art. Ultimately this rug represents a peak in both technical endurance and graphic majesty for global museum level collectors.

Stock No : 1365

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