Kuba Rugs: Kuba Blossom Carpet 18th Century

Kuba Blossom Carpet

A Kuba Blossom Carpet, Northeast Caucasus, 18th Century, rewoven areas in outer borders and a 2 ft. by 3 in. rewoven area in one end of the field, losses to pile. Approximately 17 ft. 9 in. by 7 ft. 9 in. (5.41 m. by 2.36 m.)

Warp: Wool, Z2S, alternate warp strongly, depressed, ivory, ash, ivory, light to dark brown twist

Weft: Wool, Z2S, sometimes Z3S, 2 shoots, terra-cotta

Pile: Wool, symmetrical knot

Density: 9-10 horizontal, 7-10 vertical

Sides: Not original

Ends: Not original

Colors: Saffron, acorn, Venetian red, garnet, cranberry, terra-cotta, denim blue, sage, teal blue, pale azure, caramel, lapis, ivory, forest green, seafoam green, mint, citron green, aqua, seal brown, black

Compare to the rugs in the Guide To Chelaberd Kazak Rugs. This is an old version of the Chelaberd medallion.

Sotheby's Fine Oriental Rugs and Carpets

New York Tuesday 6/3/89

est. $15,000-$20,000