Fachralo Kazak Prayer Rug
late 19th century, 167 x 125 cm, South West Caucasus
A towering green mihrab form with a red Fachralo medallion at its centre stands alone in the red field. The re-entrant opening at the lower end encompasses a white star. The small, pointed triangular arch is crowned with a double hook. Geometrically stylised palmettes resembling beetles surround the mihrab field. The halved stepped triangles outlined in serrated leaves seen in the white main border are a popular design also encountered in Borjalou prayer Kazaks.
ENGELHARDT, EVA, Orientteppiche der Sonderklasse. Heidelberg 1982, pl. p. 137
RIPPON BOSWELL, A 98, lot 109
Condition
Very good condition. Original finishes all around.
late 19th century, 167 x 125 cm, South West Caucasus
A towering green mihrab form with a red Fachralo medallion at its centre stands alone in the red field. The re-entrant opening at the lower end encompasses a white star. The small, pointed triangular arch is crowned with a double hook. Geometrically stylised palmettes resembling beetles surround the mihrab field. The halved stepped triangles outlined in serrated leaves seen in the white main border are a popular design also encountered in Borjalou prayer Kazaks.
ENGELHARDT, EVA, Orientteppiche der Sonderklasse. Heidelberg 1982, pl. p. 137
RIPPON BOSWELL, A 98, lot 109
Condition
Very good condition. Original finishes all around.
