Antique Kuba Rug With Colorful Diamond Lattice & Tribal Motifs - Rug & Kilim

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Hand-knotted in wool and originating circa 1900-1909, this 4x5 antique Kuba rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & … Read more Hand-knotted in wool and originating circa 1900-1909, this 4x5 antique Kuba rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Antique collection. This piece functions as a bold, graphic landscape that honors classical Caucasian motifs through a meticulous diamond lattice.

On the Design:

Admirers of the craft may appreciate this very special antique rug for being not only an exceptional find from one of the most special provenances, but a rarity to find an Azerbaijani Kuba rug of such versatile size, scale, and love in its every inch. It features an all-over repeating pattern of a gated diamond grid lattice atop a warm, golden-beige field. These compartments are intricately decorated with traditional stylized botanical and geometric symbols in deep brown, tribal red, blue, and cream tones. Connoisseurs will appreciate what an uncommon play of styles this is, uniting a classic prayer arch design with a playful sense of symmetry and scale, too, making it incredibly collectible for its age.

The field design portrays a series of perfectly mirrored geometric diamonds containing traditional motifs that represent growth and life in antiquity; depicted in rich polychromatic colorways against a beige background. Contained within several complementary borders (including a highly detailed main border with seldom-seen variations of tribal geometric motifs), it is uncommon to see such a meticulously scaled gated grid as the primary focus, further contributing to the rarity of this piece in a collection. The illusion of soothing repetition leads the eye to admire the equally distinct variety of geometric patterns in the field and border alike. This is a bold, graphic, personal antique piece; a piece of weaving history most likely from a special workshop with a deep reverence for the charm of geometric rugs – this being one of the most elegant and versatile we’ve seen.

Condition:

This antique Kuba rug is in good condition for its age and origin. See less