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  • Cloudband Kazak Rug

    Hi members!

    I liked to post this time my Cloudband Kazak Rug. The dealer that sold me this rug told me it is late 19th century, quite fine and big. So far alright... but at the crucial question : is this examplar an export rug or one made for internal use ,he honestly said me that fondamentally ALL of this kind of rugs are commercial. Do you agree? Also personally,I think that this examplar might be an export rug because I think that 80 90 % of this kind of rugs were made for sale at the end of the 19th century, and turn of the century. However, I think my examplar is not only quite big but I hoped of good weave and nice design! I don't want to be too much critical in my assessment but this problem exists. What do you think about? Someone else has his or her examplar to show here? And what about wonkiness as you call it? I attach a few photos and close-ups. Thank you so much. Kind Regards.

    Lorenzo

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        Hi Lorenzo

        It's from the Caucasus, probably woven between 1880 and 1920 (judging from the colors). Almost certainly woven for sale to the west - rugs were an important source of income. It was woven "freehand" (as opposed to with a cartoon, which is a drawing showing every knot). I base this on the resolutions of the corners, which would be perfect on a rug woven from a cartoon. It would be very desirable to collectors. Congratulations!

        Steve Price

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        • #5
          Hi Steve,

          Indeed, the rug is not pefectly rectangular...not only two corners are not the same long ,there is also a small tear on the left border as maybe you see in the photos! Do you find the rug has a nice design? Thank you for your contribution.

          Lorenzo

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          • #6
            Hi Lorenzo

            Yes, I like it very much. Not being a perfect rectangle is common for rugs woven on a wool foundation - that's why most workshop rugs use cotton for the foundation. What I meant by corner resolutions is this: If you look at the borders at the corners, you'll see that the designs turn the corners cleanly at one end (the end woven first), but sort of bump into each other at the other end. It's almost impossible to have everything line up perfectly at the end woven last. That's one way to recognize that it wasn't woven from a cartoon.

            Best

            Steve Price

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            • #7
              Hi Steve,

              Thank you so much for your explanation! Really, I have learned a new feature for rugs. There is ever to learn something new and important. Regards.

              Lorenzo

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