Afghan Kazakh Rug abrash The deep reds and blues

The deep reds and blues these rugs are known for stay rich and true long after lesser wools have dulled

Stock Number: BR829

The designs were family knowledge

woven by nomadic and semi-nomadic weavers who have maintained their craft across generations

Afghan Kazakh Rug abrash The deep reds and bluesThis rug is hand knotted in northern Afghanistan in the Kazakh weaving tradition, which originated in the Caucasus mountains and has been carried by Kazakh weavers into Afghan rug making over generations. The designs are bold and geometric, large medallions, hooked polygons, stylised animals and tribal symbols arranged with strong borders and a confident symmetry that is immediately recognisable. The wool is machine spun local Afghan wool on a cotton