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

these rugs were not initially made to be sold

that weave the tribal Lilian rug

these large rugs from Norther Iran are becoming increasing popular

The medallion stands out on a solid open field

straight medallions

Diamond-shaped medallions are most often used

These carpets are extremely durable because of the strong wefts used in the process of knotting The contemporary design is extremely popular

seven-sided centre medallion that has smaller diamond shapes at either end

Woven in the symmetrical Turkish double-knotting style

histories and traditions

tribal rugs from this region are some of the best in Iran

The field also may be filled with a variety of small geometric motifs and shapes: rosettes