Kelim 13320
Kelim (Kuba) 13320€3 652
ORIGIN
Caucasia (Kuba)
PERIOD
First half 20th C
CONDITION
Excellent
CONDITION REPORT
Fine wool, fine slitweave, fringes worn
CONSTRUCTION
Wool warp and weft
DIMENSIONS
Length 313cms
Width 178cm
CATEGORY
Area carpet
NOTES
The indented medallions have a squarer formation than usual. The central chequered pattern is also used as a main motif in Georgian kilims. Colours: burgundy and madder red, indigo blue, green yellow, brown, black, white. More modern kilims include orange and chemical colours. Note that fringes are often plaited. LF = plaited P.244 (Kilim The Complete Guide, Hull, Luczyc & Wyhowska)
