EAST CAUCASUS, CIRCA 1870

Details

A KUBA RUNNER
EAST CAUCASUS, CIRCA 1870
Light uneven wear, localised restorations
13ft. x 3ft.10in. (396cm. x 118cm.)

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Lot Essay

The striking repeat design on the present runner is one frequently found on long format carpets within the Kuba and Shirvan region. The star-shaped blossoms with sharply serrated outlines arranged in offset rows, with occasional minor decorative motifs placed between them, requires expert precision in their execution in order to create such a visually compelling geometric arrangement. A similar runner sold recently in these Rooms, 25 April 2024, lot 249.

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