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Caucasian Wool Rug w. Scorpion & Floral Pattern 72x54", 15-lbs

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Caucasian Wool Rug w. Scorpion & Floral Pattern 72x54 , 15-lbs
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Circa estimated 1965 (over 50 years old) CAUCASIAN RUGS KAZAK-A Caucasian type of Rug ( Kazak (Kazakh, Kasak, Gazakh, Qazax ). The areas known as Kazakstan, Chechenya and Shirvan respectively are situated north of Iran and Afghanistan and to the east of the Caspian sea and are all new Soviet republicsfrom Maymeh/Josheghan Iran territory These rugs are woven by settled Armenians as well as nomadic Kurds, Georgians, Azerbaijanis and Lurs. The ability of the Caucasian weaver to use dramatic colours and patterns is unequalled in the rug weaving world.Very hard-wearing rugs as well as being very collectable. There are many design influences and consequently a large variety of motifs of various medallions, diamonds, latch-hooked zig-zags and other geometric shapes. However, it is the wonderful colours used with rich reds, blues, yellows and greens which make them stand out from other rugs.. Many of the people of Turkoman origin fled to Pakistan when the Russians invaded Afghanistan and most of the rugs are woven close to Peshawar on the Afghan-Pakistan border

Dimensions: 72.00 x 54.00 inches*
Weight: 14.50 lbs.*
* (estimate/approximately)