Farnham Antique Carpets

Dimensions

127.00cm wide   196.00cm high (50.00 inches wide  77.17 inches high)

Description

A beautifully executed caucasian Zejwa rug from the kuba region. The colours are fantastic due to being such an early piece, with corrosion to the brown dye, which is a metal thread. This makes the 'sunburst' medallions stand out even more as the rug has a wonderful embossed feel. A real collectors piece in perfect condition having been in a private collection for over 30 years. It is rare to find a rug woven in the last 1/4 of the 19th Century with completely original ends and selvedges.

Provenance

Hidden away in a private collection for over 30 years it was originally purchased from respected caucasian rug dealer Raymond Benardout in the US.

Literature

This early Zejwa rug is a magnificent example of the beauty of caucasian weavings. The highly skilled weaver has created a rug with a great balance of design, with the three 'Sunburst' motifs elegantly woven with precision. It shows a skill which is unlikely to be repeated, with the production of modern rugs diminishing year after year these antique examples are showcasing a dying art form unlikely to return.

Exhibitions

Caucasian rugs are extremely collectable, with rare and unusual rugs commanding high prices at auctions all over the world. It is harder to find rugs of this quality as many have had hard lives and have been extensively repaired over the years. This Zejwa rug is a significant find as the quality of the weave, spectacular condition and rarity of type is unsurpassed.

Current Condition

Perfect, with original ends and selvedges.