Antique Bordjalu Kazak Rug, South Caucasus, Ca 1860

This extraordinary Antique Bordjalou (Bordjalu) Kazak Rug is a powerful and geometrically complex tribal masterpiece from the South Caucasus, dating to circa 1860. Measuring 107 x 219 cm (approx. 3'6" x 7'2"), its versatile accent size and extremely dense, unique design make it an outstanding collector's piece and a dramatic statement.
The central design is highly unusual, featuring a composition divided into distinct square/rectangular panels along the vertical axis, each containing a complex, centrally placed geometric medallion defined by prominent white latch-hook devices. These central panels are enclosed by bold fields of diagonal, repeating geometric motifs (often referred to as 'running water' or 'serrated leaf' motifs), rendered in alternating blocks of madder red, navy blue, white, and sage green. This dense, multi-layered design is a hallmark of early Bordjalou/Karabagh weaving.
The rug is framed by a strong border system, including guard bands filled with geometric symbols and a simple outer border of reciprocal triangles. Woven from durable, high-quality hand-spun wool with a characteristically thick, plush pile, and colored exclusively with deep, enduring natural dyes, this rug embodies the strength, archaic design vocabulary, and deep cultural heritage of the mid-19th century Kazak tradition.
Key Features Style: Caucasian Kazak (Bordjalou / Panel and Diagonal Motif) Dating: Circa 1860 (Mid-19th Century) Material: 100% Hand-Spun Wool Pile Construction: Hand-Knotted (Thick, Robust Pile) Origin: South Caucasus (Kazak Region, Bordjalou District) Colors: Madder Red, Cream/Ivory, Navy Blue, Sage Green, Violet/Mauve Design: Central Square Panels with Latch-Hook Medallions, Diagonal Geometric Fillers, Multi-Layered Borders