This exceptional mid-19th century Caucasian Karabagh gallery rug features one of the rarest and most sought-after field colors in antique rug weaving: a luminous pistachio green. Woven in the mountainous Karabagh region of the Caucasus, this elongated gallery-format rug exemplifies the bold artistic tradition for which the area is celebrated.
The softly abrash pistachio green and earthy brown field is animated by a dynamic allover geometric medallion design, rendered in harmonious tones of deep blue, emerald green, brick red, warm brown, and soft golden yellow. The composition is framed by a richly saturated dark brown primary border, intricately decorated with multicolored geometric motifs that provide striking contrast and depth.
The rug displays a naturally aged, distressed patina, the result of more than a century of history and use. While it shows visible wear consistent with its age, the integrity of the design, the vibrancy of the remaining natural dyes, and the artistic impact remain powerfully intact.
Dimensions: 7' x 18' 6"
Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1800s
Place of Origin: Armenia, Caucasus
Material: Wool pile on a wool foundation with vegetqable dyes
