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

but more tightly knotted with a shorter pile

The lustrous wool of the Heriz is hand-spun from local sheep and naturally dyed with roots and vegetables

Since the 15th century

Tied with the symmetrical Turkish knot – also referred to as the Ghiordes knot or Turkbaff – thick Turkish or Anatolian carpets are made with wool

are given the name Mood

000 years ago

Large Persian or Turkish knots and naturally dyed

the kilim Malaki can be used as a prayer rug or as a decorative accent

both Seraband and Mir rugs have enjoyed widespread commercial success

hard-wearing

Based on Turkmen prototypes called Tekkes

hooked polygons