Kuba Kilim Rug

Five hexagonal medallions stack down the center like a column of shields.

This Kuba kilim rug comes from the Caucasus and dates to the 20th C. It is wool. Kilims are flatwoven rugs with no pile, and Caucasian weavers were known for their bold geometric designs and strong reds. The brick red field holds a vertical row of large hooked hexagons in alternating slate blue, olive and black, each with a stepped pink and red center. Arrow-like motifs flank them on both sides. A wide border of dark latch-hook triangles in black, orange and olive frames the field, and fringe finishes each end. It is 5 feet wide and 10.5 long.

Orderly, colorful and built to be walked on.