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

These durable rugs are woven by tough Kurdish people in the city of Bidjar

Kazak rugs adorned the walls and floors of palaces and were placed at the foot of kings

green or bright blue

Quality Ghazni handspun wool and an ages old dying process combine for a fabulous abrash that makes the colours and patterns of the Khorjin rug the perfect template for fabric shawls

A rectilinear medallion is arranged horizontally or vertically in the middle of the field

Moroccan rugs are renowned for their bold tribal designs

Patchwork rugs are created by sewing together pieces of other hand-knotted rugs that have been cut into smaller patches

floral garden motifs with palmettos

and feature traditional geometric patterns on solid-colours ranging from jewel and gold tones to classic reds

Although the heavily patterned borders feature the latch-hook and reciprocal saw-tooth designs typical of rugs made in the southwestern United States

similar to modern Kerman rugs

Used as an expression of their makers’ experiences they will surely brighten your space