Antique Caucasian Dagestan Ivory Prayer Design Rug - 3'11 x 4'3

The characteristic ivory field of this finely woven east Caucasian niche rug shows a well drawn lattice enclosing a variety of colorful stylized flowers.The pattern continues,in a reduced form,into the spandrels which also feature a putative date and and additional small diamonds.The niche arch is faceted,has a serrated outer edge and a small lozenge pattern is set on a gold ground.The main border abrashes from gold to Light Brwon while displaying a polychrome barred S pattern.Both minor borders have yellow grounds:the outer hosts an angular meander and small rosettes while the inner connects stylized medallions with a double line.In addition there is a red and Rust/Gold keyhole reciprocal edging the field and there are four bitonal barber pole lines present.The rug is extremely fine and pliable.All the colors are from natural sources.