Small Antique Earth Tone Caucasian Tribal Geometric Birds Eagle Kazak Design Seychour Rug
$5,400.00
| Stock number | 18244 |
| Size | 3 ft 7 in x 5 ft 6 in (1.09 m x 1.68 m) |
| Origin | Caucasus |
| Age | Circa 1880 |
| Style | Seychour |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Brown Earth Tone |
| Pattern | Allover, Geometric |
This nineteenth-century Caucasian Seychour tribal birds design area rug is a high-collectible masterpiece of tribal art, representing the sophisticated weaving traditions of the Northeast Caucasus. While many antique tribal Caucasian area rugs are prized for their ruggedness, a Seychour is distinguished by its extraordinary precision and "needlepoint" fineness, making this small specimen a "jewel box" for connoisseurs of mountain textiles. The composition is centered upon a powerful Tribal Geometric "Eagle" or "Sunburst" design, often associated with the legendary Chelaberd or "Eagle Kazak" tradition. The central motif—a stylized, radial medallion with radiating arms—is an ancient heraldic symbol representing the sun, protection, and the soaring spirit of the eagle.