Origin: Caucasus
Date: Last quarter of the 19th century
Dimensions: 244 × 120 cm
Description:
This tribal Karabagh rug features a rare double-niche (mihrab) design, symbolic of shelter and sacred space. The two ends mirror one another, enclosing a field of bold hooked medallions and stylized rosettes set on a deep navy-blue ground. The ivory-ground border is adorned with a rhythmic chain of scarab-like motifs—symbols of continuity and protection—framed by warm reds, greens, and blues. Its strong layout and contrasting tones reflect the graphic clarity typical of late 19th-century Karabagh village weaving.
Origin: Caucasus
Date: Last quarter of the 19th century
Dimensions: 244 × 120 cm
Description:
This tribal Karabagh rug features a rare double-niche (mihrab) design, symbolic of shelter and sacred space. The two ends mirror one another, enclosing a field of bold hooked medallions and stylized rosettes set on a deep navy-blue ground. The ivory-ground border is adorned with a rhythmic chain of scarab-like motifs—symbols of continuity and protection—framed by warm reds, greens, and blues. Its strong layout and contrasting tones reflect the graphic clarity typical of late 19th-century Karabagh village weaving.
