Highly collectible Caucasian rug, Chi-Chi, Tschi-Tschi, Kuba
Caucasus, early 20th century, around .This kind of carpets are never big, approx. 100 x 150 cm and they are always of very high quality. Even at that time, they were meant to be a status symbol, hence their high quality. No ordinary carpets. Has been made with great craftsmanship, using extremely refined colour combinations and nuances. The knot density is unusually high, knots/m², quite flat, knotted with wool on wool. This carpet has a central field which is very soft green, a pale celadon. An unusual and rare colour. It features fertility symbols all over. The main edge is called Kufic border, Shami, meaning Syrian.A reference to the Kufic script, it is an early ornament that appeared for the first time during the 19th century and was used until to the first quarter of the 20th century. A beautiful golden yellow on a very dark blue background. The yellow colour is also common for these carpets. Will be shipped registered and insured. Read More