| Stock number | 19277 |
| Size | 4 ft 6 in x 9 ft 3 in (1.37 m x 2.82 m) |
| Origin | Caucasus |
| Age | Circa 1880 |
| Style | Kazak |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Multicolor Jewel Tones |
| Pattern | Allover, Geometric |
This late nineteenth-century Caucasian rug is a quintessential "power piece," representing the peak of nomadic textile art from the southwestern Caucasus mountains. Historically, Caucasian Kazak rugs were woven by tribal groups whose lifestyle demanded textiles that were as durable as they were expressive. This specific specimen is distinguished by its vibrant "Jewel Tone" paletteāa testament to the master-level natural dyeing techniques that utilized local minerals and plants to create colors of extraordinary saturation and longevity. The composition is defined by its bold, tribal geometric architecture. The design typically centers on large, stepped medallions or "scales" that radiate a sense of structural strength.