A BORDJALOU KAZAK PRAYER RUG, SOUTH CAUCASUS

A BORDJALOU KAZAK PRAYER RUG, SOUTH CAUCASUS

19th century

approximately 131 by 101cm; 4ft. 4in., 3ft. 4in.

Condition Report:
Dense, generally even 3mm pile overall. Gentle oxidisation to the dark brown and dark walnut brown. Original coloured side cords. Tension tuck centre top border as visible in illustration. Warp fringes with blanket stitch at both ends. Slight discolouration in right hand border about half way up (next to blue hooked medallion - Would benefit from a clean. Attractive colours, including a good early fondant pink.

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