Green handmade fine Kazak Rug

This green handmade fine Kazak Rug is from Afghanistan. It measures 178x116cm or approximately 5'10x3'10. 

It features a green field with red border and medallion. It also has shades of navy, orange, ochre, pink and cream. 

The design is geometric and displays a distinctive medallion theme. The pattern is crisp and well defined. 

Where can I use this green handmade fine Kazak Rug?

This Afghan 6x4 rug can be used in numerous locations around your home. A versatile size such as this does not have to be restricted to one place. However, this is a good size for use as a hearth rug in the sitting room or snug. It could also be used in an entrance hall or even in a bedroom. 

Where ever you decide to position it, it will be easy to look after. It is made only from natural materials so it will be long-lasting. To keep this Afghan rug looking at its best, we recommend vacuuming it on a weekly basis - taking care when vacuuming the fringe ends. To anchor it in position an anti-slip rug underlay is a good idea. This will prevent any slippage as well as guarding against uneven wear. 

What is it made from?

This green Afghan rug is made from sheep's wool and cotton. There are not any synthetic fibres in this rug or glue.

The pile of the rug is made from wool. Afghan wool is known for its quality and is perfect for rug making. The wool is also hand-spun. This is beneficial as the yarn can be spun much tighter by hand than is possible with machine spun yarns. This forms a much stronger and stiffer fibre. 

Cotton was used for use as the warps. The warps are secured to the loom before the weaving begins. They are tightly stretched from the top of the loom to the bottom. Cotton is an excellent choice for use as warp threads because of it of its strength.

How was it made?

This Afghan rug was handmade by one weaver. It was made by a technique of hand-knotting the wool pile.  

This is an ancient method of rug making which goes back thousands of years. The pile is formed by the weaver tying tufts of coloured threads of wool onto pairs of warp threads. The knots are tied, one-by-one, in rows across the width of the loom. After each row of knots is completed, weft threads are interlaced between the warps which are then beaten against the row of knots. This is repeated over and over until the rug is completed. 

As you can imagine, this is a time consuming process and, with this in mind, you can really appreciate the skill and dedication of the weaver.

Design rooted in history 

Fine Afghan Kazak rugs are highly sought after for their bold geometric designs and vivid, distinctive colours. Production of Afghan Kazaks was first established in Pakistan during the 1980s by Afghan refugees. It has since returned to Afghanistan, with many examples now woven by Hazara artisans in and around Kabul.

Within the rug trade, these Fine Afghan Kazaks may also be marketed under names such as Super Kazak, Supreme Kazak, Royal Kazak and Shirvan, among others. In practice, the designs and colour palettes found in these rugs draw on a broad range of traditional weaving styles from throughout the Caucasus. This is modern day Azerbaijan and Armenia.

The medallion of this particular fine Kazak Rug is recognisable as a “Lesghi star” inspired patterns associated with Caucasian Lesghi rugs. 

Key details:

• Country of origin: Afghanistan
• Dimensions: 178x116cm / 5’10”x3’10”
• Thickness: 6mm
• Pile: Wool
• Warp: Cotton
• Age: New