|
This is a large Kuba
prayer format piece. Austin Doyle said that it is similar to several rugs in
“Caucasian Prayer Rugs” by Ralph Kaffel, that are dated there from early to
the mid-19th century.
Kuba rugs are noted for their naturalistic flowers, as seen in this piece.
The tall, peaked mirhab is usually a sign of age.
Its wonderful blue and black main border has a design that initially looks
like a stylized Kufic script, but may,
instead, be composed of countered botehs with one additional device and
little red accent dots. Blue selveges, and warps plaited together a the ends
are both characteristics of Kuba. Cross hatch minor borders can be seen in
either Shirvan or Kuba rugs.
Information and picture from R.
JOHN HOWE: TEXTILES AND TEXT
 |
