Tappeto Karabagh, Caucaso meridionale, fine del XIX secolo

Moshe Tabibnia, Milano.

Measurements: 208cm across the top, 211cm across the bottom, 564cm along the left side, 567 along the right side Pile is generally even 2mm overall, with some minor areas down to knotheads (see centre of lower edge). Carpet has lovely flexible handle. Colours of this carpet is more attractive in reality. The ground is abrash cerise - dark raspberry colour and not brick red, the top section is an attractive slightly darker azure blue and the side and lower border is an attractive and delicate abrash light turquoise green-blue. The outer side guards are lovely apple green. The ends are overlocked and have weighted cotton banding attached to the reverse at both ends. The original double side cords are apricot colour. This is a very attractive carpet, in good overall condition. Detailed photographs are available from the office. If required please contact Sara.Milone@sothebys.com
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