Antique Yellow Ground Kuba (Quba) Rug With Birds, North East Caucasus, Ca 1870

This delightful and unique Antique Yellow Ground Kuba (Quba) Rug is a finely woven and highly collectible tribal textile from the North East Caucasus, dating to circa 1870. Measuring 110 x 158 cm (approx. 3'7" x 5'2"), its manageable accent size and luminous, intricate design make it a charming and historic addition to any interior.
The central field features a rare and vibrant golden yellow/mustard ground, which is densely patterned with an all-over geometric lattice. Within this grid are repeated small, highly stylized geometric guls, star shapes, and floral abstractions, rendered in a varied palette of blue, pink, red, and green. The dense field pattern showcases the refined, tighter knotting structure typical of Kuba and Shirvan weaving traditions.
The composition is framed by an exceptionally artistic border system. The wide, cream-ground main border features prominent, repeating stylized bird figures interspersed with geometric rosettes—a charming and iconic motif associated with Caucasian weaving traditions. Woven with a characteristically fine structure from high-quality hand-spun wool and colored exclusively with beautiful, deeply saturated natural dyes, this rug is a superb example of the sophistication found in 19th-century Quba workshops.
Key Features Style: Caucasian Kuba (Quba / Yellow Ground, Bird Motif) Dating: Circa 1870 (Mid-to-Late 19th Century) Material: 100% Hand-Spun Wool Pile Construction: Hand-Knotted (Fine Density) Origin: North East Caucasus (Kuba/Quba Region) Colors: Golden Yellow/Mustard, Madder Red, Navy Blue, Cream/Ivory, Pink, Teal Design: All-Over Geometric Lattice, Stylized Bird Figures in Main Border, Geometric Guls