Karachov Kazak

Second half 19th century, 203 x 152 cm, South West Caucasus

A red-ground Karachov woven in a four-and-one medallion design using blue wefts. The very large, octagonal central motif enclosing a smaller green octagon shows a rare interior drawing of double hooks. The design of the white-ground main border – halved diamonds with serrated outlines in an alternating rhythm, separated by diagonal hooked vines – is only encountered in Karachovs as a matter of exception. – Signs of age and wear, major repairs and repiled sections; the sides and ends have been largely repiled.