Afghan Super Fine Kazak

Afghan Super Fine 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

these large-sized

Kashan carpets also have distinctive borders

with their cotton foundation (silk in the oldest

including Pakistan and Afghanistan

carpets made in Nepal feature modern western patterns in pastel colours

horizontal and diagonal lines

hard-wearing

Although the strong pattern is usually rectilinear

“chob” which means wood

) Although earth tones

almost blanket-like feel – use the Ghiorde