Antique Fachralo (original name - Fakhrali, Fakhraly) rug, Borchaly / Bordjalou Uyezd

Auction: Skinner Oriental Rugs & Carpets - 2752B
Location: Boston
Date / Time : September 28, 2014 2:00PM
Description: Fachralo Kazak Prayer Rug, Southwest Caucasus, late 19th century, the empty blue/green mihrab upon a maroon field with blue/green, royal blue, ivory, and soft yellow calyx medallions, all within a polychrome serrated leaf main border, multiple single cross-patterned minor borders, 4 ft. 6 in. x 3 ft. 8 in.
Estimate $3,000-4,000

very minor corner gouges at right- top and bottom, knot collar exposure in several areas