Model: ART00439

Kuba Rug

The source of the rug comes from the book Oriental Rugs Volume 1 Caucasian, Ian Bennett, Oriental Textile Press, Aberdeen 1993, nr.313. This is a vertical row of ‘open’ shield-like palmettes design rug from the late 19th century, Kuba region, Caucasus area. A group of pieces attributed to Gendje which can be compared closely with this rug. It is framed with a series of borders, the main of which is the “leaf and calyx”. The design of this rug is interpreted by our designers and soft colors are chosen for this rug.

Color summary:  8 colors in total, most used 4 colors are;

• Natural Wool Color  37 (Natural Sheep’s Color)
• Pale Green  439 (Chamomile – Indigo)
• Natural Wool Color  320 (Natural Sheep’s Color)
• Scarlet 5 (Madder Root)

Group: Caucasian Rugs Family
Area: Kuba region
Material of Pile: Natural Dyed Hand-spun Wool
Material Warp / Weft: Wool on Wool
Structure: Symmetrical knot
Knots Density: 36x29
Pile (mm): 4
Production Place: Southeastern Anatolia – Gaziantep Province - Oğuzeli
Stock Location: Tokyo


Size (EU): 174 X 120cm
Size (US): 5'8" X 3'11"
Area (EU): 2.1m²
Area (US): 22.5ft²

$2,500