{"product_id":"extra-long-handmade-afghan-kazak-runner","title":"Extra long handmade Afghan Kazak runner","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an impressive extra long handmade Afghan Kazak Runner measuring 577x81cm. The spectacular length makes this Afghan runner rug ideal for use in long hallways and corridors. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt features a practical, cosy golden brown main field colour with beige borders along with multiple extra detail shades of blue, red, orange and pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is this extra long handmade Afghan Kazak Runner from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis admirably long fine Kazak Runner was made by hand in Afghanistan. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine Afghan Kazak runners are a desirable choice for hallways and corridors due to their striking geometric motifs and eye-catching colour combinations which will add interest and comfort to a transitional areas of your home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine Afghan Kazak Rugs are made by Hazara weavers in the vicinity of Kabul, having been initially developed in northern Pakistan in the 1980s by Afghan carpet weavers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is this known as \"Kazak\"?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Kazak in rug terminology does not refer to the rugs of Kazakhstan. The Afghan Kazak Rug production is actually inspired by the bold geometric, colourful rugs of the Caucasus (modern day Azerbaijan and Armenia) and t\u003cspan\u003ehe name Kazak is thought to have come from a town in Azerbaijan called Qazax \/ Gazakh. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfghan Kazaks typically feature design inspiration from across the Caucasus, so a rug connoisseur will see design influences in the Afghani rugs of Caucasian Kazak \u003c\/span\u003eRugs, Shirvan rugs, Lesghi rugs etc. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes sellers will give these rugs impressive sounding names like Super Kazak, or Supreme Kazak, or Shirvan. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is this long Afghan runner made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Long Kazak Runner is made entirely from natural materials. For durability, it has a woollen pile. The foundations of the runner i.e. the warp threads and the weft threads are made from cotton.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWool is an excellent fibre for making handmade Oriental rugs. Afghan wool in particular has an excellent reputation for its durability and quality. Runners need to be hard wearing, and indeed they are made to be walked on!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow was this runner made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Afghan Kazak Runner was handmade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe woollen pile is created by hand-tied knots, each one is secured onto a pair of warp strings one knot at a time. The knots are tied in rows spanning the width of the runner, and after each row is completed weft threads are woven between the warps. The weaver will work to a template, this is a plan of the rug's colours and design. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the exceptional length, an extra long runner such as this piece would have been woven on a rolling loom - as the weaving proceeds the finished part of the rug is wound around the lower beam of the loom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey details: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/b\u003e Afghanistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e577x81cm \/ 18’11”x2’8”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThickness: \u003c\/b\u003e6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePile:\u003c\/b\u003e Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWarp: \u003c\/b\u003eCotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAge:\u003c\/b\u003e New\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081596342603,"sku":"TORM-1071-EXTRA LONG HANDMADE AFGHAN KAZAK RUNNER-577 X 81CM","price":1635.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Kazak-Xlong-5.77x0.81m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786283379","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/extra-long-handmade-afghan-kazak-runner","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}