Karabagh Boteh Rugs
Examples:
Karabagh Boteh Runner c. 1900
MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 16ft. 4in. by 3ft. 4in. (4.98 by 1.02m.)
DESCRIPTION
Circa 1900
Condition Note: oxidized charcoals, overcast sides, minor losses to end guard stripes.
Karabagh Boteh Long Rug 19th C.
Country of Origin: Caucasus/Karabagh
An antique Karabagh long rug, South Caucasus
The indigo field with overall diagonal rows of of multicoloured stylised bold boteh, each containing angular floral spray, flanked by small rosettes and S-motifs, in abrashed blackcurrant-red border of bold palmettes and angular leafy vine between ivory floral meander stripes, outer plain stripes, slightly corroded black, very slight wear.
286cm.x 114cm.(9ft.5in. x 3ft.9in.)