Afghan Kazak

Afghan KazakTraditionally, the Kazak rug was a symbol of wealth. Often woven with gold and silver threads, Kazak rugs adorned the walls and floors of palaces and were placed at the foot of kings. These extremely luxurious rugs are stone washed and have an unusually short, trimmed pile. Although the heavily patterned borders feature the latch hook and reciprocal saw tooth designs typical of rugs made in the southwestern United States, the Kazak is distinguishable

the Boteh pattern

Karaja) rugs are heirloom textiles that were hand woven in or near the village of Qarajeh

Afghan Mori rugs are stunning carpets with intricate patterns that combine reds

Combining pieces from up to 10 different rugs and any number of colours and patterns

high quality rugs that are famous for their earth tones and geometric patterns

thick and hardwearing

rounded daisy-like flowers assembled in diamond formation and connected by a smaller flower in principal colours of forest green

The wool is lustrous – handspun from local sheep and dyed naturally with vegetables and roots – and Shahsavan weavers use the Turkish knotting style

hence their loose or moderate weave

shades of ivory

birthdays or any special occasion

some have a central medallion that resembles a star or hexagon