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Important Antique Karachov Kazak Rug, South Caucasus, late 19th century

Size: 7 ft 3 in x 6 ft 1 in (2.2 m x 1.85 m)

Provenance: New York private collector

A powerful Karachov Kazak distinguished by the bold, highly organized geometry that makes this South Caucasian group immediately recognizable. The characteristic composition generally centers upon a monumental rectangular or octagonal device balanced by strongly articulated corner forms. Karachov Kazaks achieve an effect of extraordinary visual strength through a limited vocabulary of large geometric motifs and contrasting colors. Their drawing can appear strikingly modern despite being rooted in the village weaving traditions of the nineteenth-century Caucasus. The Metropolitan Museum of Art preserves a mid- to late-nineteenth-century Karachov Kazak from the celebrated James F. Ballard Collection, demonstrating the group’s established position within major collections of Islamic textile art. The Met’s Karachov Kazak Please contact our rug experts at auction@nazmiyal.com or call us for any questions you may have at 212.545.8029. Please note that all lots are sold "AS IS. " Condition reports are given as a courtesy to our clients and shall not be deemed as a guarantee of the lot's condition, quality, and authenticity. The absence of a condition report does not imply the item is in perfect condition.