Antique Karabagh Rug in Beige and Pink With Floral Patterns - Rug & Kilim

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Made with hand-knotted wool circa 1900, this 4x6 Antique Karabagh rug from Russia is a particularly special piece, featuring a … Read more Made with hand-knotted wool circa 1900, this 4x6 Antique Karabagh rug from Russia is a particularly special piece, featuring a light and refreshing Herati-inspired classical floral design—an exciting new curation from Rug & Kilim’s rare classics.


On the Design:

Rich beige and pink underscores of all over florals with light pink, red, green and cream tones—a refreshing and fabulous play of traditional Oriental rug design and a modern air that has vast applications. Admirers of the craft may note that both the color and pattern look to be inspired by Bessarabian rugs and Kilims, evoking their particularly rustic approach to the French Neoclassical aesthetic that would yield so many gorgeous country rugs like this piece. Sometimes referred to as the fish pattern, the repetitious all-over field design portrays a series of focal points within four lancet leaves (nicknamed fish for their similarities) in a less vectored, more gentle fashion than many Herati pieces enjoy.

Marrying finesse and gentility, the rug has a very mesmeric and dimensional look, though distinct among Herati pieces for definition in its spaciousness without focusing so heavily on finely woven outlines. Each floral reveals delicate botanical motifs rendered in varying shades of rose and coral, their designs achieving remarkable clarity despite the piece's age. Keen eyes for detail may appreciate this unexpected way to approach a traditional design, with its unique classic look, detail, movement, and phenomenal range of colors in kind.

Condition:

This Antique Karabagh rug further enjoys good condition for its age and origin. See less