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Antique Chi-chi Rug - Late 19th Century

$2,650
£1,980.85
€2,311.37
CA$3,721.14
A$3,785.18
CHF 2,161.39
MX$45,783.88
NOK 25,202.99
SEK 25,589.15
DKK 17,279.21

About the Item

This rare late 19th century Chi-Chi rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring a magnificent all-over field pattern of repeating geometric star and rosettes. This structural balance between the prominent dark field complete with its structured rows of colorful compartments, surrounding multi-element borders, and precise craftsmanship reflects the pinnacle of traditional Caucasus fine craftsmanship world-renowned for its bold iconography, decorative clarity, and majestic graphic presence. Textiles of this antiquity are celebrated for their ability to blend highly expressive tribal design narratives with a striking, geometric abstraction. The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary deep dark canvas that allows the vibrant touches of saturated madder red, deep indigo blue, soft ivory, and gold details to step forward dynamically. These rich and enduring tones achieved through the expert application of natural vegetable dyes over 130 years ago exhibit a characteristic gentle patina, soft historic abrash, and an organic textile texture that are hallmarks of the finest late 19th century Caucasian regional productions. The multi-layered framing borders featuring characteristic polychrome geometric and diagonal bands create a powerful visual boundary that highlights the superior wool quality and distinctive technical finesse of the weaver. Structural analysis indicates the use of premium hand-spun wool with a characteristically resilient, tight knotting structure and a supple yet firm handle tailored for refined aesthetic spaces. The exceptional clarity of the intricate geometric outlines, specifically the perfectly balanced symmetry of the central field layout and corresponding tribal borders, definitively distinguishes this antique masterpiece as an authentic late 19th century Chi-Chi production.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 48.04 in (122 cm)Length: 58.27 in (148 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
    Caucasus
  • Period:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850's
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Sultanahmet, TR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7849251408212

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