{"product_id":"fine-red-afghan-kazak-rug","title":"Fine red handmade Afghan Kazak Rug","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis fine red handmade Afghan Kazak Rug measures 151x100cm approximately 5x3'3. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a glowing red field colour with contrasting green border. It also has other colours including cream, blue, ochre and orange. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a classic traditional geometric pattern which is crisp and well defined. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I use this fine red handmade Afghan Kazak Rug?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5x3 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt'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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is this Afghan rug made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handmade rug is made only from sheep's wool and cotton. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e nasty synthetics or glue!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis rug is handmade, but how?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine Kazak Rug was handcrafted by an ancient rug making technique known as hand-knotting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopefully 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind out some more about Afghan Kazak design rugs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfghan Kazak rugs are influenced by antique Caucasian rugs. They are appealing because of their bright clear colours and interesting geometric patterns. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finely knotted Afghan Kazak Rugs are sometimes known by names such as \"Supreme Kazak\" or \"Super Kazak\"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey details: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\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\u003e151x100cm \/ 5’0”x3’3”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThickness: \u003c\/b\u003e7mm\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":58081454686539,"sku":"TORM-1292-FINE RED HANDMADE AFGHAN KAZAK RUG-151 X 100CM","price":529.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Kazak-fine-red-1.51x1.00m_MAIN.jpg?v=1786282304","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/fine-red-afghan-kazak-rug","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}