Fachralo Antico - Carpet - 145 cm - 100 cm

Rarity.
A prayer rug from Fachralo, a village near Tbilisi, Georgia.
An iconic motif for a Fachralo.
These are popular, sought-after items among collectors.

Finely knotted on white wool warp threads. - see back photo.
The border is striking, it has a recognizable motif that is common on rugs made in another nearby village, Karachov.
Beautiful details.

Beautiful wool abrash. The abrash is caused by the fact that the wool is dyed in small quantities by the knotters using natural plant dyes that are more colorfast and stay vibrant even after 100 years.
As a result, we see a very vivid color image.
This is what collectors want to see.
The blue in the border shines so brightly that it seems to glow. Difficult to photograph, but if you hold it in your hand you can see it clearly.
The lower border is partially worn, which is normal for a rug of this age.