CLASSIC ANTIQUE SEISHOUR KUBA. ST. ANDREWS CROSS DESIGN

CLASSIC ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN SEISHOUR KUBA RUG, Northern Region of the Northeast Caucasus Mountains, end of the 19th century, and in very good overall condition with some restorations. The exact size is: 4'-0" x 6'-2" (122 x 188 cm). Kuba weavings like this specimen displaying the St. Andrew's Cross design are attributed to the village of Zeikhur. This one has very good to low (but not worn) pile condition with heavily oxidized blacks (see close up photo). The top and bottom guard borders at the ends have had some restoration of ragged areas prior to my purchase of this weaving and one red dye lot that was used is non-natural. All the original dyes used to weave this rug are natural. There are some areas along both of the sides and in the field that were worn and they have been professionally rewoven, also. The carpet is once again aesthetically appealing to the eye and has just been cleaned. It is immediately ready for floor use or as a wall hanging. A good looking collectible Kuba with a low reserve price. If you have any questions at all about this antique Caucasian Seischour Kuba rug, email Michael Phillips at: phillipsrugs@comcast.net or feel free to call my studio at: (303) 885-7599. I invite you to take some extra time to view all of the other fine antique rugs and weavings of merit I have posted exclusively with eBay auction this week and please do remember to bookmark my eBay seller ID: IMOKUB2 (I am okay, you be too) to your "favorite sellers" list to see weekly future offerings having this age, beauty, quality, condition, rarity, and collect-ability. NOTICE: ALL of my eBay listings come with an unconditional 100% money back refund guarantee (including ALL s/h/ins. fees) if for ANY reason the winning bidder is unhappy with their purchase from me. 

ADDENDUM: This weaving is unusual inasmauch as the two large cross medallions that fill the indigo blue field are simply framed by three small guard borders. The carpet has not been reduced. The two-cord selvedges along both sides are intact and original with some worn areas having been re-wrapped with blue wool.