Kyrgyz Felt Rug, c. 1900

Kyrgyz Felt Fragment Rug, 19th Century Felt working has a special place among the domestic arts of the nomads of Eurasia. Produced more easily than woven textiles and with incredible insulating properties, felt was vital for the construction of yurts and life on the harsh steppe. In the Kyrgyz tradition, felt pieces composed of sewn and backed reciprocal designs are known as ‘shyrdak’. Despite their utilitarian function, nomadic craftswomen imbued their felt pieces with the same care and artistry that defined their material culture. Nonetheless, the lifespan of a shyrdak was relatively short, about 10 to 15 years, and older pieces were frequently recycled for scrap or integrated back into newer production. Hence, older pieces are much more rare than one might expect. This square Central Asian shyrdak makes use of antique vegetable...

Antique Blue Floral Kazak Rug, c. 1900 Additional Information: Dimensions: 6'5" L x 4'1" W Condition: Good Origin: Northwest Persia Period: c. 1900 Rug ID: 17899

Bordjalu Kazak Rug, Late 19th Century Woven in remote villages of the Caucus Mountains, Kazak rugs are renowned for their bold graphic design and purity of color. This Bordjalu Kaza...

Antique Kazak Rug, c. 1900 Additional Information: Dimensions: 3'5" W x 4'9" L Condition: Excellent

Antique Caucasian Kazak rug, circa 1890. A south west Caucasian Kazak hand woven rug circa 1890. Two large central motifs on a red ground with ethnic designs surrounded by multiple b...

Antique Kazak Rug 3'4'' x 6'2''. SW Caucasus/Armenia. Boldly patterned, strongly colored, totally geometric, all wool, coarse to moderate weave, medium to long pile, scatter format p...

This is an antique Samarkand rug from East Turkistan, circa 1900s. Three circular medallions float on a red field that is surrounded by an infinity border...

Fine Antique Kazak Rug 4'6" x 6’2". SW Caucasus/Armenia. Boldly patterned, strongly colored, totally geometric, all wool, coarse to moderate weave, medium to long pile, scatter forma...