Abel cushions Accents in yellow

Accents in yellow

A few mends to verso

But the front has suffered moth damage meaning that there are patches of wear down to the base level alongside areas of pile

This is a sophisticated urban piece with fine knotting

a band of geometric motifs at each end

Abel cushions Accents in yellowA good early 20th century Derbend rug from Daghestan in north east Caucasus with rich colours and patterning. Dark blue field with all over angular plants and flowers around a small terracotta central medallion, outlined in light blue. Light blue details in the filler ornaments, stepped light blue medallions with diagonal striped bars extending out of the field each side; pale blue main border of diagonal hooked leaves and medallions; reciprocal