YOUR SOURCE FOR RARE CAUCASIAN RUGS & CARPETS!!!
Dragon rug made in Armenia in 1960.
149 x 226 cm (4 ' 11 " x 7 ' 5 "). Stock № D1392.
At Caucasus they call rugs of this design "Hatai". Hatai can be reffered to as one of the most complex compositions of Caucasian ornament basing on their structure and artistic integrity.
Wide and long "sleeves" (or "branches") heading upward are the main elements of this composition. Generally "sleeves" are surrounded by singular or coupled toothings varying in their shape. The "sleeves'"inner part background is filled and decorated with lots of small and larger stylised flowers or leaves. Those "sleeves" take shapes of zig-zags, toothings or even netting and make the composition especially original and expressive.
The masterpieces of art decorated by Hatai designs are being made by the most talented artists only. An artist unable of creating a perfect Hatai composition would not be considered a good artist in older times.
One can find in classic fiction books and especially in poetry authors comparing hair of beloved person with Hatai ornaments considering their wave-like winding lines.
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