Karaja Long Rug

Description

second half 19th century, 381 x 116 cm, North West Persia, Azerbaijan

As in most examples of this distinctive type, the outstanding quality of the pile and colours and the fine weave of this Karaja long rug are impressive features. A very similar Karaja is illustrated in Grote-Hasenbalg.

GROTE-HASENBALG, WERNER, Der Orientteppich. Seine Geschichte und seine Kultur. Berlin 1922, volume 2, pl. 43 *** EDER, DORIS, Orientteppiche. Volume 1: Kaukasische Teppiche. Munich 1979, no. 194 *** RIPPON BOSWELL, A 97, Zaleski Collection, 30 November 2019, lot 85

Condition

Pile preserved in its original height. Original selvedges.

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Karaja Long Rug

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