Fine red handmade Afghan Kazak Rug

This fine red handmade Afghan Kazak Rug measures 151x100cm approximately 5x3'3. 

It has a glowing red field colour with contrasting green border. It also has other colours including cream, blue, ochre and orange. 

It has a classic traditional geometric pattern which is crisp and well defined. 

Where can I use this fine red handmade Afghan Kazak Rug?

5x3 sized rugs are incredibly versatile. In the Oriental rug trade this size is known as "Zaronim" which is a Persian dimensional term. The beauty of this proportion is that this rug size can be used almost anywhere in your home. 

This Afghan rug could be used as a hearth rug in a sitting room or snug. It is an excellent size to be laid alongside a bed, but could also perhaps be used in a hallway. 

It's an easy rug to care for. Oriental rugs are known for their durability. Vacuuming on a weekly basis is all that is required. Perhaps use a good quality anti-slip rug underlay to anchor it in position and this will also help to prevent uneven wear. 

What is this Afghan rug made from?

This handmade rug is made only from sheep's wool and cotton. No nasty synthetics or glue!

It has a woollen pile. It is made from Afghan wool, which is world renowned for its quality and durability. The wool yarn that forms the pile is hand-spun. The benefit of hand-spun wool is that because it is spun tightly it makes for a sturdier fibre. 

The weaver has used cotton for the foundation material. The foundations are the warp threads, these are what the weaver ties the knots onto and is the first material to be added onto the loom. As a warp material, cotton is an excellent selection. It holds its shape well and is strong. 

This rug is handmade, but how?

This fine Kazak Rug was handcrafted by an ancient rug making technique known as hand-knotting. 

This rug would have been made by one weaver. The wool pile is created by the weaver tying woollen tufts onto pairs of warp threads. These are known as knots. The knots are tied in rows across the width of the loom. When the row of knots is finished, weft threads are inserted between the warps and are beaten into place against the knot row. This is repeated row-by-row until the rug is finished. 

Hopefully this offers a clue as to how time consuming the rug making process is, and the finished rug is a tribute to the skill and dedication of the weaver. 

Find out some more about Afghan Kazak design rugs

Afghan Kazak rugs are influenced by antique Caucasian rugs. They are appealing because of their bright clear colours and interesting geometric patterns. 

The original Caucasian Kazak Rugs emanate from the Caucasus, which is an area of land north of Persia and west of the Caspian Sea - this is modern day Azerbaijan and Armenia. The original antique Caucasian rugs are popular with collectors. The designs of the Kazak Rugs of Afghanistan are inspired by the rug patterns from across this region. 

The finely knotted Afghan Kazak Rugs are sometimes known by names such as "Supreme Kazak" or "Super Kazak"

Key details: 

• Country of origin: Afghanistan
• Dimensions: 151x100cm / 5’0”x3’3”
• Thickness: 7mm
• Pile: Wool
• Warp: Cotton
• Age: New