Antique Caucasian Cloud Band Kazak Rug 7'7" x 4'8"

SIZE: 7.7 X 4.8 FT.

ORIGIN: KAZAK CAUCASUS

CIRCA: 1900s

MATERIAL: PURE WOOL

This antique Caucasian Cloud Band Kazak rug is a superb and powerful example of tribal weaving from the southern Caucasus. It is prized for its bold geometry, striking colour contrasts, and iconic symbolic motifs.

At the heart of the rug are two large cloud band medallions, intricate, swirling motifs resembling stylised clouds or dragons rendered in deep indigo, ivory, rust, and brick red. These central elements are flanked by smaller geometric devices and stylised floral rosettes, giving the composition both a sense of movement and structure. The cloud band motif is one of the oldest and most recognisable patterns in Caucasian weaving, symbolising continuity, eternity, and sometimes protection.

The field's rich rust-red ground sharply contrasts with the dark blue and ivory of the medallions, creating dramatic visual tension. The main border features a continuous hooked or latch-hook design, often interpreted as protective symbols or stylised mountains, surrounded by narrow guard borders with small geometric motifs. The combination of angular lines, sharp colour blocking, and robust drawing is characteristic of Kazak rugs, known for their tribal strength and graphic clarity.

The wool used in these rugs is typically highland, handspun, and dyed with natural vegetable dyes, giving them a soft, lustrous pile and a warm, organic colour palette. This particular piece likely dates to the late 19th or early 20th century and would have been woven by nomadic or village weavers for use in both ceremonial and everyday settings.

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