Kozak
Second half 19th century, 110 x 100 cm, North West Anatolia, Bergama region
The small town of Kozak is situated some twenty kilometres north of Bergama. Its inhabitants are said to have immigrated from the Caucasus, as reflected in the name (Kozak = Kazak). Known as "ceyrek" in Turkey, the small format is a typical feature of this rug group. The field of this item is covered in a colourful chequerboard design, and its compartments contain diagonal crosses with hooks at their ends. The design of the white main border consists of honeycomb-shaped hexagons each enclosing an S-shaped device which combine into a design chain. – Good condition, original finishes all around.
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Second half 19th century, 110 x 100 cm, North West Anatolia, Bergama region
The small town of Kozak is situated some twenty kilometres north of Bergama. Its inhabitants are said to have immigrated from the Caucasus, as reflected in the name (Kozak = Kazak). Known as "ceyrek" in Turkey, the small format is a typical feature of this rug group. The field of this item is covered in a colourful chequerboard design, and its compartments contain diagonal crosses with hooks at their ends. The design of the white main border consists of honeycomb-shaped hexagons each enclosing an S-shaped device which combine into a design chain. – Good condition, original finishes all around.
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