The Daghestan area marks the north-eastern border of the Caucasian rug making regions. Covering breathtaking mountainous terrain, Daghestan translates ‘land of the mountains’ and boasts “some of the most beautiful and wild scenery of the whole Caucasian region. Its vast peaks, swift-flowing mountain rivers and long, bitter winters meant that the area remained isolated until the 1860s, when the Russians invaded”(Middleton, Michael, Rugs & Carpets: Techniques. “Daghestan is famous for the production of ivory-ground prayer rugs…. The field design…standard for this area [includes] a serrated lattice containing polychrome stylized plants beneath the mihrab… Minor design variations….can greatly enhance the value of a rug and ensure that such pieces will be keenly sought after by collectors. (ibid, p. 59)” For example, the ivory ground Daghestan prayer rug to the right offers many traditional Daghestan rug elements in addition to the innovative motifs valued by connoisseurs of antique Caucasian rugs. This Daghestan that I am offering here, is an early one and is a very fine one, please, refer to the picture that shows the backside and see how fines are the knots. This an absolute signature of Daghestan Marsali Caucasian rug, nice beautiful ivory ground along aith other nice colors to make a sensational contrast. It is in good condition for its age, of course it respect to its age, it does show some wear but as you see, the majority of this beauty is in good condition. As far as the condition of the ends, I have shown a close ups from both ends, unlike many rugs at this age that have some missing at the ends, the condition of both ends get a pass for the age, just need to be secured. It measures 2'-11" x 4'-11". If you had any question please, contact. It is made of wool on wool foundation .
