"Symbols are powerful because they are the visible signs of invisible realities." Saint Augustine a mythic 'Scarabeus' Kazak rug, pre-commercial village rug from the Caucasus. 19th century. In the ancient egyptian culture the scarab was seen as a symbol of this heavenly cycle and of the idea of rebirth or regeneration. More about it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarab_(artifact) Scarabs Look at the rythm of the fully asymmetrical drawing, also in terms of motifs and colours ... and please also note the randomly drawm symbols among the scarabeus motifs ... the joy in the shape of the main border's stars .... The combination of the corroded browns and the meaty pile giving a wonderful dimensional relief look to the rug... More beauties on sale: http://rugrabbit.com/profile/5160