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Antique Kuba
Seychour, Caucasus, late nineteenth century
A dynamic pattern of stylized leaves in staggered rows repeats across the
field of this charming antique Kuba Seychour from the Caucasus. Set
dramatically against a black ground , the cool blue and autumnal color of
the leaves is striated into different tones, and many contain tiny animals
or geometric motifs as interior embellishment. Smaller ovals and rectangles
appear as space fillers between the leaves. A complex ‘’Kufesque’ border set
on an abrashed green an gold ground surrounds the field. The contrast
between the meticulous precision of the border and the animated, diagonal
drawing of the field gives the carpet an impressive tension and excitement.
Nazmiyal Collection
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