{"product_id":"hand-knotted-blue-fine-kazak-carpet","title":"Hand-knotted blue Fine Kazak carpet","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I use this 3x2m hand-knotted blue fine Kazak carpet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3x2m size is suitable for use in numerous settings including in sitting rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms and kitchens. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere are Kazak Rugs from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hand-knotted fine Kazak carpet is from Afghanistan. These rugs are woven by Hazara weavers near to Kabul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese fine Kazak carpets are also sold with names such as \"Super Kazak\", \"Supreme Kazak\",  \"Royal Kazak\" or \"Shirvan\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow was this Hand-knotted blue fine Kazak carpet made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 3x2m fine Kazak carpet boasts a hand-knotted wool pile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly, slowly, knot-by-knot, row-by-row the pattern emerges. This is a time consuming process showcasing skill and dedication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is this Afghan carpet made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handmade Afghan carpet has a woollen pile. The wool pile is short and closely sheered to create a pile which \u003cspan\u003eoffers a high-definition look which is durable and functional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfghani 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Afghanistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 306x201cm \/ 10’0”x6’7”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081530446155,"sku":"TORM-1181-HAND-KNOTTED BLUE FINE KAZAK CARPET-306 X 201CM","price":2150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/REDO-Kazakfine-3.06x2.01m_MAIN.jpg?v=1786282872","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/hand-knotted-blue-fine-kazak-carpet","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}