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Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug with 'Memlinc' Gul Design, Circa 1890.
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Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug with 'Memlinc' Gul Design, Circa 1890.

19th century
Sold 31 December 2024 · Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Description

Size: 6ft 11in x 4ft 3in (212 x 129cm).

Antique Caucasian Kazak rug with a single column of boxed 'Memlinc guls'.

Circa 1890.

A superb Kazak rug with a single vertical column of five 'Memlinc guls'; this is a rug of outstanding colour and design. The five guls stand out against the madder red inner field which is framed by an inner and outer guard of stars on a light blue ground. The main border is the classic white ground 'S' design. The rug has wonderful soft wool and fully saturated dyes.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear with good long pile with a soft floppy handle.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: R-2511.

Physical Dimensions
Height
212cm (83.46")
Width
129cm (50.79")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA960205
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R-2511
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Description
Size: 6ft 11in x 4ft 3in (212 x 129cm).

Antique Caucasian Kazak rug with a single column of boxed 'Memlinc guls'.

Circa 1890.

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A superb Kazak rug with a single vertical column of five 'Memlinc guls'; this is a rug of outstanding colour and design.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

The five guls stand out against the madder red inner field which is framed by an inner and outer guard of stars on a light blue ground. The main border is the classic white ground 'S' design. The rug has wonderful soft wool and fully saturated dyes.

fig 1. An antique Caucasian Kazak rug featuring geometric Memlinc guls in a central field of red and blue, framed by multiple patterned borders.
fig 1. Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug with 'Memlinc' Gul Design, Circa 1890.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear with good long pile with a soft floppy handle.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: R-2511.

Height
212cm (83.46")
Width
129cm (50.79")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA960205
Dealers Internal Ref
R-2511
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Archive I An antique Caucasian Kazak rug featuring geometric Memlinc guls in a central field of red and blue, framed by multiple patterned borders. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug with 'Memlinc' Gul Design, Circa 1890.

Archive II An antique Caucasian Kazak rug featuring geometric Memlinc guls in a central field of red and blue, framed by multiple patterned borders. View II
Archive III An antique Caucasian Kazak rug featuring geometric Memlinc guls in a central field of red and blue, framed by multiple patterned borders. View III
Archive IV An antique Caucasian Kazak rug featuring geometric Memlinc guls in a central field of red and blue, framed by multiple patterned borders. View IV
Archive V An antique Caucasian Kazak rug featuring geometric Memlinc guls in a central field of red and blue, framed by multiple patterned borders. View V
Archive VI An antique Caucasian Kazak rug featuring geometric Memlinc guls in a central field of red and blue, framed by multiple patterned borders. View VI
Archive VII An antique Caucasian Kazak rug featuring geometric Memlinc guls in a central field of red and blue, framed by multiple patterned borders. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Caucasian Kazak rug featuring geometric Memlinc guls in a central field of red and blue, framed by multiple patterned borders. View VIII
Archive IX An antique Caucasian Kazak rug featuring geometric Memlinc guls in a central field of red and blue, framed by multiple patterned borders. View IX
Archive X An antique Caucasian Kazak rug featuring geometric Memlinc guls in a central field of red and blue, framed by multiple patterned borders. View X
Archive XI An antique Caucasian Kazak rug featuring geometric Memlinc guls in a central field of red and blue, framed by multiple patterned borders. View XI
Archive XII An antique Caucasian Kazak rug featuring geometric Memlinc guls in a central field of red and blue, framed by multiple patterned borders. View XII
Archive XIII An antique Caucasian Kazak rug featuring geometric Memlinc guls in a central field of red and blue, framed by multiple patterned borders. View XIII
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An antique Caucasian Kazak rug featuring geometric Memlinc guls in a central field of red and blue, framed by multiple patterned borders.
ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN KAZAK RUG WITH 'MEMLINC' GUL DESIGN, CIRCA 1890.
Ref: SA960205
An antique Caucasian Kazak rug featuring geometric Memlinc guls in a central field of red and blue, framed by multiple patterned borders.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectRug
  • Period19th century
  • StyleCaucasian Tribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsMemlinc guls, Geometric medallions, Latch-hook borders, Star rosette motifs
  • SizeH 212 cm (83 in) x W 129 cm (51 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Caucasian Kazak rugs are characterised by their bold geometric motifs, saturated primary colours such as red, blue, and yellow, and robust wool construction originating from the Caucasus region.

Authentic pieces are traditionally hand-knotted using handspun sheeps wool for the pile, warp, and weft, often dyed with natural vegetable and insect-derived colorants.

Authentication involves examining the irregularity of hand-spun yarns, natural dye variations, knot density on the reverse, and characteristic tribal iconography such as Memlinc guls or latch-hook borders.

Such rugs serve as grounding focal points in contemporary spaces, pairing effectively with minimalist furniture, neutral upholstery, and architectural elements to highlight their rich textures and histories.

Preservation requires gentle, regular vacuuming without beater bars, professional hand-washing by specialists in textile conservation, and protection from direct, prolonged sunlight to prevent fading.
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