Antique Caucasian Kuba (Quba) Rug n°:23553707

Rug Description

Antique Caucasian Kuba (Quba) Rug, hand knotted in 1880 ca. A very attractive antique Caucasian rug runner with a great patina, soft colors and brilliant wool. The field on a brown/light olive green background is filled with stylized boteh motifs that run in alternation of color and position throughout the carpet, maintaining a well-defined and proportionate balance of tones and decorative style. The Botehs on an ivory background stand out on the other with quite colors. In this magnificent example of Quba carpet, the precision of the multicolored oblique lines that embrace the main border with an “eagle’s beak” motif, also very well proportioned on all, are certainly to be considered. the sides of the carpet. The following border, on a brick-red background decorated with pale pink rosettes, are typical of the production not only of Quba carpets like this one but also of the well-known Zeikhur (Zeikur) carpets. Even the last border before the pattern bears stylized “S” motifs easier to find in flat sumakh fabrics or in Caucasian Gendje carpets (Genje). Despite its age, c.1880. , the carpet is in excellent condition.

At Mollaian srl we try to do our best, giving a new life to some of antique rugs with minor problems, that may have affected by age. So, apart from what is visible on the presented photos, you will have the correct condition report in a professional way (including any retouch has been made by our restoration team) that you may not receive from many dealers.

Condition:

• Fair Condition (Light signs of wear from previous use including minor instability but remains in fair condition).

• Need Repair

• Professionally cleaned and ready for immediate use

The restoration(s)/modification(s) applied on this item is/are as follow:

• Ends/Fringes secured

• Selvages/Sides secured