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Antique Chichi, Kuba Rug

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Chichi – Kuba, Northeast Caucasus This vibrant Caucasian Chichi rug was made in modern-day Azerbaijan’s Kuba (Quba) district. Six lesghi stars spread across the bright red background of the carpet. On the white background, small squares make up a cross with rosebuds. Geometric figures are scattered around the starry medallions: colourful flowers, diamonds with hooks, combs and S-shaped figures. Roses and diagonal bars alternate on the dark brown background of the majestic main border. This border is interspersed with four smaller borders, two of which have palm leaves and the other two filled with colourful roses. Finally, a border called madakhil with reciprocal crenellations closes the carpet. The carpet is clean and ready for use. Literature: Caucasian Carpets. E. Gans-Ruedi. Thames and Hudson, 1986, pp. 286-287. The ancient Chichi carpets were woven in a cluster of villages inhabited by Chechens, Azeris and Lesghis near the coastal city of Kuba in Azerbaijan along the Caspian Sea in the northwest Caucasus. The warp of Chichi rugs is made with wool or a mixture of goat hair and wool. The weave is made with cotton, although rugs with weaves made of wool or a combination of wool and goat hair are also found. The pile is shiny, made with sheep’s wool, and is left short on the rug, but at the same time, it remains firm to the touch. The knot used is symmetrical. The design of Chichi rugs is usually formed by a mosaic of rose windows or rows of geometric figures, most often stars or octagons spread across a blue field and flanked by a series of broad, symmetrical borders with geometric patterns. The edges are unique and characterize the pattern of Chichi rugs. They consist of bars alternating with coloured flowers on a brown or black background. Antique Chichi rugs—one of the most popular types of Kuba rugs—are coveted by collectors. Among the various styles of rugs identified as Caucasian, Chichi rugs stand out not only because they are among the finest knotted rugs of this genre but also because the artists developed unique designs and were skilled in the harmonious combination of colours.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 53.94 in (137 cm)Length: 86.62 in (220 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1920
  • Condition:
    Shortened fringes.
  • Seller Location:
    Barueri, SP, BR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9788239450332
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