late 19th century, 164 x 129 cm, East Caucasus, Kuba

The field of this white-ground Zeikhur is entirely taken up by two large, dark blue and red diagonal crosses of floral design, with a light blue straight-armed cross placed at their centres. Floral stems fill the ground of the field. The border comprises three bands of equal width. The central band shows rosettes aligned in a row. The design of light blue waves on a white ground (also known as running dog) seen in the inner and outer borders is an identifying feature of Zeikhur rugs.

Signs of age and wear, one major repiled area, moth damage, replaced lower finish. At the upper end, the original finish with the netted warp ends is preserved.