Lori Pambak rug, second half 19th century

Measurements: 165cm x 161cm (5’5 x 5’4)

56 Knots per inch

Price: £550

Here is a rug with some age to it, a feature of the older Kazaks is the quality of the dyes the later ones having a more restricted palette. This one has really strong colours with some lovely blues, greens and yellows decorating the red field. The whole field is covered in jewel like diamonds and hooked motifs interspersed with smaller motifs. The design appears symmetrical at first glance but it has some random elements too. I should point out that it is a fragment and has been reduced in size from the original which substantially reduces the price. These old Kazaks and I consider this to be around 150 years old are special and rare pieces and I think this ticks every box for the rug connossieur.

Condition:

The rug is cut and shut, joined in the middle which has reduced its size markedly. It has been done quite well I should add. There is quite a lot of wear including a stress wear and crease at one end.