Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug Size: 4'10" × 8'3" Date: 1880s Material: Wool on Wool Kazak rugs come from the southwestern Caucasus, in the highland regions of what is now Armenia and Georgia. They are among the most collectible of all Caucasian tribal rugs — woven with heavy, lustrous wool, bold oversized designs, and a directness of colour that makes them immediately recognizable. The teal-green field is the first thing that sets this piece apart. It's an unusual and striking ground colour for Kazak work, and it makes the three stacked medallions — each in a different combination of madder red, navy, and terracotta — read with exceptional clarity. Each medallion carries the characteristic Kazak hooked and scrolled interior patterning, and each sits within its own square or diamond frame, creating a composed vertical layout that fills the field without crowding it. Scattered between and around the medallions are the small tribal symbols, hooked devices, and geometric filler motifs that keep the background active. The ivory border is filled with a repeating series of bold star and cross forms in red, blue, and green — wide enough to frame the composition firmly. The overall palette — teal, madder, navy, ivory, and olive — is vivid and well-preserved, with the natural dyes showing no significant fading. A strong Kazak with an uncommon field colour that makes it stand out from typical examples of the type.