Afghan Super Fine Kazak

Afghan Super Fine KazakThe relatively rare Sumak kilim, which gets its name from the ancient town of Shemakja, is not a actually a kilim. It is flat woven, but the Sumak is created using a tapestry weaving technique in which the weft ? decorative rather than structural ? is woven through a number of warp strands before being looped back. The result is a thick, strong, decorative textile that is smooth on the front and ragged on the back, without the characteristic slits of

Often woven in the Shah Abbasi or the Islimi style (or a combination of the two)

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

each Patchwork is visually arresting and completely unique

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

White borders delineate central images and the perimeter is rich in traditional geometric patterns

variety of Persian carpet

deep pink or salmon tones used alongside soft blues

the cost of maintaining Dhurries is low

hand-knotted rugs

with some antique examples feeling almost velvety

) Named after the village where it is crafted

these textiles were once used as ground cover during communal meals