51667 Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, 04'10 x 09'06.
The Guardian Amulets: Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Masterpiece
This hand-knotted wool antique Russian Kazak rug stands as a commanding relic of Caucasian tribal artistry, woven with purpose, protection, and prestige. Rooted in centuries-old regional design traditions, the composition radiates strength and authority, offering collectors an object imbued with cultural gravitas. Its bold geometry and time-softened palette convey a rare authenticity—an heirloom textile that once functioned as both adornment and talisman within nomadic life.
At the heart of the design are four monumental amulet medallions set within a dramatic cut-out field. These shield-like forms act as guardians, historically believed to ward off misfortune and safeguard the household. Their stepped contours and internal sigils create a visual rhythm that anchors this extraordinary masterpiece, while the surrounding open space heightens their symbolic presence, lending the composition a ceremonial and almost architectural clarity.
Encircling the amulets is a rich vocabulary of classic Caucasian motifs—octagons, stars, squares, and diamonds—each carrying layered meaning tied to cosmology, balance, and continuity. Subtle animal and human figures are discreetly embedded within the pattern, offering narrative glimpses into daily life, belief systems, and ancestral memory. Serrated comb motifs frame the field, evoking elemental forces and reinforcing themes of protection and resilience.
The main border unfolds as a procession of octagons, animals, and stars, flanked by dynamic zigzag lines and a traditional S-hook border—iconic symbols long associated with infinity, movement, and spiritual defense. Together, these elements form a powerful visual enclosure, transforming the rug into a complete symbolic universe. This exquisite work of art is not merely decorative; it is a statement of heritage and discernment, destined for interiors where history, strength, and refined connoisseurship are quietly celebrated.
Perfect for a wide hallway, long entry, grand foyer, designer entryway, galley kitchen, corridor, long stair landing, grand parlor, home office, private library, conservatory, wine cellar, executive suite, theater room, royal suite, executive suite, billiards room, game room, bedroom, study, studio, sitting room, sunroom or it would make a lovely accent next to a buffet in a dining room, behind the sofa table in the living room, or by a long vestibule in a hotel lobby.
Well-suited for a wide range of interior styles: Traditional, Transitional, Eclectic, Modern, Contemporary, Industrial, Rustic, Lodge, Cabin, Bungalow, Manor House, Victorian, Arts & Crafts, Craftsman, Tudor, Jacobean, Prairie, Spanish Revival, Mediterranean, Mission, Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern, English Country, Bohemian, boho chic, Ethnic, Primitive and Tribal.
- Rendered in variegated shades of camel, ecru, sand, beige, terra cotta, burnt orange, brick red, coffee, navy blue, cerulean, tangerine, orange, gray, greige, taupe, and brown.
- Distressed. Desirable Age wear.
- Abrash.
- Hand-knotted wool.
- Made in Caucasus Region (Old Russia).
- Measures: 04'10 x 09'06.
- Date: 1880's. Late 19th Century,
