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Antique Kazak Carpet, Hand-Woven Wool, Sky-Blue Field, Caucasus, 1880

$23,000

£17,332.83

€20,253.82

CA$32,638.73

A$32,737.94

CHF 18,989.86

MX$399,629.37

NOK 219,956.27

SEK 225,110.43

DKK 151,396.76

About the Item

An outstanding and highly decorative late 19th century Caucasian Kazak carpet, measuring 5' x 9'6", hand-knotted in wool on wool foundation. Woven with a likely symmetrical (Turkish/Ghiordes) knot, the rug displays excellent clarity on the reverse, confirming a high-quality village weaving with precision and care. The composition is set upon a luminous and highly sought-after sky-blue field—one of the most desirable colors in Caucasian rugs and a feature strongly favored by collectors. Across this field runs a beautifully organized vertical column of hooked medallions, each enclosing stylized ram’s horn motifs symbolizing strength and vitality. The drawing is crisp, confident, and unusually well balanced, offering a refined interpretation of traditional Caucasian design. The wide ivory border with geometric rosettes provides classic Caucasian framing, enhancing the visual structure while creating a striking contrast against the field. Multiple guard borders echo the central palette, reinforcing the harmony of the overall composition. The palette is both rich and sophisticated, featuring natural vegetable dyes including madder red, soft abrashed blues, stable greens, warm ivory, golden yellow, and deep black outlines. The color balance is exceptional—vivid yet controlled—with subtle abrash that adds depth, authenticity, and movement. The blue field in particular gives the rug a strong decorative presence, making it highly versatile in a range of interiors. What distinguishes this carpet is its rare balance of negative space and ornamentation. Compared to typical Kazak rugs, which are often bold and heavy in presentation, this example is more refined, more decorative, and more intricately patterned rather than purely monumental. The drawing remains clean and disciplined, allowing each motif to stand out clearly without overcrowding—an attribute not commonly found in similar pieces. While bold, iconic types such as Sevan Kazak, Eagle Kazak, or exceptional Kuba prayer rugs often define the highest tier of Caucasian weaving, this piece distinguishes itself in a different but equally compelling way: through elegance, clarity, and exceptional color harmony rather than sheer scale or visual weight. In addition to its aesthetic strengths, the rug is preserved in excellent condition, with a full, even pile and no significant wear—an increasingly rare combination for a carpet of this age. Its desirable room size, great color (especially the blue field), and authentic, unreproduced character make it both highly collectible and immediately usable. This is a solid, honest antique with strong decorative value, and in today’s market, such refined and visually balanced examples often appeal more broadly than heavier, more rigid tribal types. Value Statement Given its late 19th century origin, exceptional state of preservation, highly desirable sky-blue field, refined drawing, and the increasing scarcity of comparable examples in such condition, this carpet justifies a premium retail valuation in excess of $20,000. Pieces combining this level of color quality, clarity, size, and condition are becoming increasingly difficult to source, particularly within the Caucasian Kazak group.

Dimensions:
Width: 60 in (152.4 cm)Length: 114 in (289.56 cm)
Style:
Kazak (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Wool,Hand-Woven
Place of Origin:
Caucasus
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1880
Condition:
Seller Location:
Evanston, IL
Reference Number:
Seller: 421stDibs: LU1080012751131

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