Ordutch-Konagkend Kuba Rug

The design source of the rug comes from the book Caucasian Carpets, E. Gans-Reudin, Thames and Hudson, Switzerland 1986, pg.284. This is a spectacular example of the Orducth-Konagkend type rug in the late 19th century in the Kuba region, Caucasus. There are three principal designs for rugs attributed to Konagkend ( Konakkent or Konakhend ). The first has a large cruciform medallion, the second, called by Kerimov and Schürmann 'Ordutch-Konagkend', has a series of large octagons, and the third, and probably best known, has a stiff, angular lattice based on hexagonal forms. Each type has a quite different aesthetic appeal and in each case, the design is reminiscent of other rugs. The cruciform medallion type usually has a bright, light palette and in both color and design is reminiscent of Kurdish weavings and certain Turkish village rugs. The 'Ordutch-Konagkend' pieces have strong affinities with Baku and other north Shirvan rugs, and the lattice type is the closest to the concept of design most normally associated with Kuba as well as having links with earlier groups of, principally Turkish, carpets. This rug has unique rows of cruciform medallions in the large border with a nicely decorated flower lattice in the center. Our designers interpret the design of this rug and soft colors are chosen for this rug.

Color summary:  9 colors in total;

• Imperial Red  415 (Madder Root)
• Natural Wool Color  320 (Specially Washed)
• Dark Brown  316 (No Dye - Sheep’s Own Color)
• Navy Blue  432 (Indigo - Pomegranate)
• Sunray Color  405 (Henna)
• Lucario Blue  342 (Spurge - Madder Root - Indigo)
• Dusty Turquoise  340 (Spurge - Madder Root - Indigo - Walnut Husk)
• Light French Beige  421 (Tea - Pomegranate - Walnut Husk)
• Coral  531 (Madder Root - Walnut Husk)

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