Hand-knotted blue Fine Kazak carpet

This is a breathtakingly beautiful hand-knotted blue fine Kazak carpet from Afghanistan. It measures 306x201cm. The blue main field colour changes in colour depending on the end that you view it from. It contains a wide selection of other bright jewel-like shades including beige, rusty-red, ochre, orange and green. The design shows strong angular decoration.

Where can I use this 3x2m hand-knotted blue fine Kazak carpet?

The 3x2m size is suitable for use in numerous settings including in sitting rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms and kitchens. 

Where are Kazak Rugs from?

This hand-knotted fine Kazak carpet is from Afghanistan. These rugs are woven by Hazara weavers near to Kabul.

The design characteristics is not native to Afghanistan. Afghan Kazak carpets were initially developed in the refugee camps of northern Pakistan by Afghan people following the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. The over the years the production has evolved and moved back to Afghanistan. 

The designs created are inspired by the design heritage of rugs from the Caucasus. Kazak Rugs typically have bold geometric patterns and bright colours. In reality Afghan Kazak Rugs feature design inspiration from a variety of Caucasian rug origins such as Shirvan, Lesghi, Kuba and Dagestan.  

These fine Kazak carpets are also sold with names such as "Super Kazak", "Supreme Kazak",  "Royal Kazak" or "Shirvan". 

How was this Hand-knotted blue fine Kazak carpet made?

This 3x2m fine Kazak carpet boasts a hand-knotted wool pile.

This is a handcrafted technique where the weavers tie individual knots of coloured wool around pairs of foundation warp threads. The weavers tie the knots in rows. After each row of knots is completed, a number of weft threads are woven in between the warp threads, and then the next row is ready to be knotted. 

Slowly, slowly, knot-by-knot, row-by-row the pattern emerges. This is a time consuming process showcasing skill and dedication.

What is this Afghan carpet made from?

This handmade Afghan carpet has a woollen pile. The wool pile is short and closely sheered to create a pile which offers a high-definition look which is durable and functional.

Afghani wool is renowned for its quality and hard-wearing nature which is ideal for making long lasting floor rugs. The wool fibre is hand-spun and this creates a tighter twist to the fibre thereby forming a stronger yarn.

Cotton is used for the foundation fibres: the warps and the wefts. The warps are the first threads to be attached to the loom and these are what the knots are secured onto. On the completed carpet, you can see the warp threads emerging at each end as the carpet's fringes. 

Key Details:

• Country of origin: Afghanistan
• Dimensions: 306x201cm / 10’0”x6’7”
• Thickness: 6mm
• Pile: Wool
• Warp: Cotton
• Age: New