A European influence can be seen on this antique Karabagh rug, with ornate flowers and dyes typical of the period and how they were weaving rugs for the West. Dating from around 1910-1915 the dyes are soft, with the a background of cherry reds muted and biscuit tones work well with the hints of pink tones.
A classical medallion pattern with well drawn corner spandrels, a soft floppy handle on this Karabagh, known for their soft wool and construction. Nice wool all over, very soft, washed recently and ready to be used.
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Karabagh rugs and runners came in varying designs and colours and were woven in the south-west of Azerbaijan, an area that produced interesting tribal caucasian rugs. Carpet weaving grew in the 2nd half of the 19th century as the commercial market demanded exciting, bold flamboyant pieces for the Western market.
Farnham Antique Carpets are speciali
...sts in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners. Varying from antique tribal rugs woven in the Caucasus to classical Persian carpets dating from the mid 19th century to the early 20th century.
As members of the BADA - The British Antique Dealers Association and LAPADA - The Association of Art & Antique Dealers we adhere to strict guide lines as affiliated members and pride ourselves on maintaining its high standards. We exhibit at the BADA fair in Chelsea, London every March and the LAPADA Fair in Mayfair, London every September.Internal Reference: 10309
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1070532
Dateline of this antique is 1920
Height is 208cm (81.9inches)Width is 140cm (55.1inches)Depth is 2cm (0.8inches)
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