Antique Red Late 19th Century Tribal Geometric Caucasian Karachopf Rug
$13,000.00
| Stock number | 18008 |
| Size | 5 ft x 9 ft 9 in (1.52 m x 2.97 m) |
| Origin | Caucasus |
| Age | Circa 1890 |
| Style | Karachopf |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Red / Rust |
| Pattern | Geometric, Medallion |
This nineteenth-century Caucasian Karachopf Kazak rug is a superlative example of the "High-Art" tribal weaving traditions of the South Caucasus. Among collectors of antique Caucasian textiles, the Karachopf (or Karachov) group is considered the "King of Kazaks," celebrated for its monumental, almost architectural geometric power and its distinct, recognizable layout that has remained unchanged for centuries. The composition is centered upon a massive octagonal medallion, which serves as the "heart" of the antique tribal design area rug. This central anchor is traditionally flanked by four smaller, square-shaped satellite medallions—a layout that scholars believe represents a stylized "Map of the Universe" or a sacred tribal architectural plan.