Antique Caucasian Kazak Prayer Kilim with Rams’ Horn Motif, c. Mid 19th Century – 3’3” x 5’7” Green Man hall tree Signed en verso by the

Signed en verso by the artist

a testament to early American craftsmanship

The tufting on the back enhances the plush feel

making this shawl particularly striking when hung as a textile or used decoratively in the home

It comes from the private collection of a prominent antique rug dealer in Amherst

Antique Caucasian Kazak Prayer Kilim with Rams’ Horn Motif, c. Mid 19th Century – 3’3” x 5’7” Green Man hall tree Signed en verso by theWoven in the rugged Caucasus mountains during the mid 19th century, this antique Kazak kilim exhibits a powerful tribal aesthetic that remains deeply compellingeven in its well worn and distressed state. Its vivid palette of saturated reds, soft sky blue, celadon green, saffron, and ivory suggests natural dyes that have mellowed beautifully over time. The field is centered by a dramatic medallion flanked by stylized rams horn motifs and geometric