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Major Autumn Auction
Auction date: Saturday 29. November 2014
Lot: 62
Zakatale Yatak The light red field is decorated with four
octagons, each enclosing a cross design and crowned with two palmette-like
forms, as well as three trees and many secondary motifs, including animals.
The large “S”-forms of the main border can be interpreted as stylised dragon
figures. Zakatale rugs were made in the villages of the eponymous region in
the north west of what is now Azerbaijan. Their highly heterogeneous designs
reflect different ethnological influences. The group has been little studied
to date. Our example resembles Genje rugs in colour scheme. Coarsely woven,
with a high pile and heavy, this rug probably served as a yatak (bed), i.e.
a sleeping rug. – Original finishes all around, good condition.
Origin:
Central Caucasus
Dimensions: 178 x 145 cm
Age: Second half 19th
century
Estimate: 6,500.00 €
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