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The Crimson Guardian: A Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Masterpiece of Power
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79453 Rare Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, 04'03 x 05'00. This hand knotted wool antique Caucasian Kazak rug emerges from the rugged highlands of the Caucasus as a commanding artifact of late-19th-century nomadic life. Woven for meaning rather than market, it reflects a culture where rugs served as guardians of space, symbols of identity, and declarations of strength. The softly aged red field—earned through time, use, and natural dyes—radiates warmth and authority, offering the unmistakable presence collectors seek when authenticity matters most.
Across the exclusive field, repeating octagonal medallions form a disciplined yet visceral grid, each adorned with the iconic hands-on-hips motif—an ancient symbol of fertility, protection, and human resilience. These bold forms are not decorative abstractions; they are visual affirmations of life force and continuity, woven with intention and confidence. Their repetition creates rhythm and balance, transforming the softly structured surface into a powerful statement of tribal order.
Interwoven among the medallions, Göz eye motifs (concentric lozenges) and cross forms appear in deliberate alternation, acting as talismanic defenses against misfortune and imbalance. These esoteric symbols reflect a worldview shaped by uncertainty, migration, and survival—where every precious knot carried meaning, and every pattern was a form of protection. The result is an exceptional composition that feels both raw and ceremonial, deeply spiritual yet visually arresting.
Encasing this exquisite work of art is a double botanical meander border, flanked by inner and outer repeating chevron guard bands that function as symbolic barriers. These borders do more than frame—they defend, containing the inner world of the Kazak rug like a fortress of wool and symbolism. Rare, uncompromising, and richly storied, this extraordinary masterpiece is not merely collected—it is claimed, admired by those who understand that true prestige lies in objects that speak with ancestral authority and timeless presence.
Distressed. Age Wear.
Abrash. Has been repaired on left side.
Hand knotted wool.
Made in Caucasus Region.
Measures: 04'03 x 05'00.
Date: 1880's. Late 19th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 51 in (129.54 cm)Length: 60 in (152.4 cm)
- Style:Kazak (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1880-1889
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash. Age Wear.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 79453 Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, 04 03 x 05 001stDibs: LU942948060602
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