Akstafa
second half 19th century, 289 x 128 cm, East Caucasus, Shirvan
Four large octagrams, alternately with a white or red ground, lie on the central axis of the midnight blue field. Each contains a cross composed of arms with feathered ends as well as four hooked diamonds. Five pairs of large peacocks spreading their tails confront each other at the sides of the field, which is densely covered in small motifs. The white-ground main border shows kochanak hook motifs in red, green, blue and ochre.
Condition
Slight signs of age and wear. Cut sides and replaced selvedges.
second half 19th century, 289 x 128 cm, East Caucasus, Shirvan
Four large octagrams, alternately with a white or red ground, lie on the central axis of the midnight blue field. Each contains a cross composed of arms with feathered ends as well as four hooked diamonds. Five pairs of large peacocks spreading their tails confront each other at the sides of the field, which is densely covered in small motifs. The white-ground main border shows kochanak hook motifs in red, green, blue and ochre.
Condition
Slight signs of age and wear. Cut sides and replaced selvedges.
