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

untrimmed embroidery thread and loose ends

the rugs use the Senneh (or Persian) double-knot weave with very high knot counts

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

the Kazak is distinguishable both in technique and colour variation

These beautifully coloured

Woven in the symmetrical Turkish double-knotting style

The materials used in these rugs are top quality - most of them use 100% New Zealand worsted wool for the pile

a high quality

shades of ivory

These carpets are made to last

The central floral-bouquet medallion is surrounded by floral sprays and highlighted by threads in ivory

) Although earth tones