South Caucasus, Karabagh area, cca 1930. Hand-knotted wool carpet on wool foundation.

Very remarkable example of old Caucasian weaving and knotting, highly floral broad runner with six floral stepped hexagons in abrash maroon field with rust-brown touches, surrounded by wide border of steel grey color with continuous line of floral chains. Impressive design stemming from old Karabagh traditions, loving particularly stylized roses and rosebuds.

Very good condition with normal traces of age and use, no serious flaws or damages. Probably synthetic pink color and rest of colors plant-based.

PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED in March 2022. Very reasonable price.

MEASURES: cca 375 x 170 cm (cca 12 ft 4 in x 5 ft 5 in).