Antique Kazak Rug, South Caucasus, Ca 1870

This striking Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug is a classic, robust, and geometrically powerful tribal textile from the South Caucasus, dating to circa 1870. Measuring 138 x 224 cm (approx. 4'6" x 7'4"), its versatile size and dramatic, bold design make it a commanding focal point for any collector or sophisticated interior.
The central field features a vibrant madder red ground, dominated by a vertical column of three large, distinct geometric diamond (lozenge) medallions. These monumental guls are rendered in striking, contrasting layers of deep navy blue, white, and teal, defined by prominent angular stepped outlines and complex latch-hook extensions. The field is sparsely filled with small, colorful geometric figures, highlighting the monumental scale of the primary medallions.
The composition is framed by an exceptionally wide and energetic border system. The main border, set against a crisp cream/ivory ground, showcases repeating, large geometric cruciform (cross-shaped) motifs and latch-hook elements in red and blue, providing strong visual contrast. Woven from durable, high-quality hand-spun wool with a characteristically thick, plush pile, and colored exclusively with deep, saturated natural dyes, this rug embodies the strength and enduring artistic appeal of the mid-19th century Kazak tradition.
Key Features Style: Caucasian Kazak (Three Medallion / Latch-Hook) Dating: Circa 1870 (Mid-to-Late 19th Century) Material: 100% Hand-Spun Wool Pile Construction: Hand-Knotted (Thick, Robust Pile) Origin: South Caucasus (Kazak Region, likely Fachralo) Colors: Madder Red, Navy Blue, Cream/Ivory, Teal, Brown Design: Vertical Column of Three Stepped Diamond Medallions, Geometric Cruciform Borders