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"Chondzoresk" Karabagh carpet
Southern Caucasus, second half of 19th century Verona, Tiziano Meglioranzi
Collection
The region of Karabagh in the southern Caucasus is the traditional
production site where the ancient dragon carpets possibly originated.
Nineteenth-century production may be classified into three style groups. The
first style was produced in villages or by semi nomadic tribes and is
embellished with designs resembling those of Kazak. Chondzoresk carpets (so
called for their presumed production site) belong to this type and are
distinguished by three octagonal medallions with hooked profile enclosing
snakelike elements that either are linked to the cloud-collar design or are
a stylization of the dragon motif. Also present in the field is a stylized
human figure.
llit: " Enza Milanesi "The Carpet"
published Enza Milanesi "The Carpet", p. 126
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