Jraberd Eagle Karabagh Rugs
J’raberd ( Jeraberd) is both the name of a province and an ancient fortress in Armenian Artsakh, presently the Republic of Nogorno Karabagh. The Armenian word “jeraberd” translates to “water fortress” in English.
Examples:
Chelaberd Kazak Rug, last quarter 19th century
Country of Origin: Caucasus/Karabagh
Size: 7 ft. 1 in. x 4 ft. 3 in.
Date: Last quarter 19th century
Jraberd “Eagle Kazak” Rug, late 19th century
Size: 5ft. 11in. x 4ft. 1in.
Description: Late 19th century piece. The open cream field with an apricot cloud band encloses a dragon and flaming pearl. This is within an arcaded cream and dark blue dragon mask border, featuring an open narrow outer surrounding section. There is minor color run and moth damage to reverse.
Jraberd “Eagle Kazak” Rug, late 19th century
Size: 6 ft. 7 in. x 4 ft. 10 in.
Jrebard Karabagh Rug, second half 19th century
Eagle Karabagh Rug, South Caucasus, second half 19th century
Country of Origin: Caucasus/Karabagh
Size: 7 ft. 8 in. x 4 ft. 10 in.
Condition: Some areas of repiling.
Jraberd Long “Eagle 19th century Kazak” Rug
A Kazak Chelaberd rug, West Caucasus, circa 1900
Size: 5 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft.
Jraberd “Eagle Kazak” Rug, circa 1890
A Kazak Chelaberd rug, South Caucasus, circa 1890
Size: 7 ft. 9 in. x 5 ft. 5 in.
Jrebard-style Karabagh Rug, late 19th century
Karabagh Rug, South Caucasus, late 19th century.
Condition: Rewoven corner and other small areas; some brown corrosion.
Size: 7 ft. 2 in. x 4 ft.
Jrebard style Armenian Karabagh Rug, First quarter 20th century
Description: Armenian Karabagh Rug, first quarter 20th century
Origin: Southeast Caucasus
Size: 183 x 148 cm
Condition: Both ends original, new selvages, some scattered repairs. Pile evenly low.