Caucasian Style Flatweave Kilim Runner Appraisal

Caucasian Style Flatweave Kilim Runner

This is a rectangular hand-woven flatweave rug, commonly known as a Kilim, featuring a prominent geometric design characteristic of Caucasian or Anatolian tribal weaving traditions. The rug is composed of wool, with visible undyed or light-grey wool fringe at both ends. The color palette includes a rich rust-red or terracotta background in the main border, contrasted with a cream-white central medallion field. The secondary design elements are executed in navy blue and deep crimson. Centrally, it showcases a stacked series of geometric floral rosettes encapsulated within a large, stepped diamond medallion. The border contains a repeating 'leaf and wine' or 'serrated leaf' motif. Construction appears to be a slit-weave technique, giving the rug a flat, reversible profile. Regarding condition, the rug shows signs of gentle use; the fringe is somewhat uneven but intact, and there is slight rippling along the selvedge, which is common for handmade tribal textiles. No significant staining or moth damage is immediately visible, though there is a slight patina consistent with mid-20th-century age. The craftsmanship displays high-quality hand-spinning of the wool, evidenced by slight variations in dye saturation (abrash), particularly in the rust tones.