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English: Armenian rug from Seven (Kazak). Kazak Rugs with this large, lobed medallion in the center of an often red field are known by a variety of names including Cross Kazak, Shield Kazak and Sevan Kazak. The latter term, which was used by Schurmann, is derived from Lake Sevan located northeast of Yerevan. Subsequently the name has been used for these pieces even when they have the dark brown wefts characteristic of many Karabagh village works. Clearly the design is one that was used over a wide area, but this piece, which has red wefts, would appear to merit the Kazak label. Nevertheless, the design in the corner rectangles is the familiar Sunburst medallion centers which is a Karabagh motif. The central shield-like device is thought by some to relate to the floor plan of Armenian churches. This rug establishes the fact that some classic Caucasian designs were woven by Armenians, and it confirms the impression that Armenian rugs were part of the mainstream rug production in the nineteenth century rather than the periphery.