{"product_id":"handmade-afghan-yakash-kazak-rug","title":"Handmade Afghan Yakash Kazak rug","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis striking handmade Afghan Yakash Kazak Rug measuring 121x80cm has beautiful combinations of colours. It features a light blue field, with navy main border and medallions in red and cream. It shows a classic geometric pattern typical of Kazak Rugs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a handmade Afghan Yakash Kazak Rug?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYakash Kazak Rugs are reasonably priced hand-knotted Afghan rugs made with traditional geometric patterns. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKazak Rugs are woven in a number of different qualities. Fine Kazaks are the finest with knot counts \u003cspan\u003ein a quality of 110,000-150,000 knots per square metre. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe less finely hand-knotted Kazaks might simply be referred to as \"Kazak rug\", Commercial Kazak or Yakash \/ \"Yek Kash\" Kazak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does the Kazak designs come from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design of Afghan Kazak Rugs are influenced by the patterns found in ancient Caucasian rugs woven in the region of Azerbaijan and Armenia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Afghan Kazak production began in the 1980s in northern Pakistan by Afghan weavers making rugs for export. The production has subsequently moved back to Afghanistan and many of the Yakash Kazak Rugs are woven in the vicinity of Aqcha in northern Afghanistan.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow was this handmade Afghan rug made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Yakash Kazak Rug was handmade with an ancient rug making technique where the rug weaver ties tufts of coloured yarn onto pairs of warp threads. This is known as \"hand-knotting\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weaver ties knots onto pairs of warp threads in a row across the width of the rug and then will weave a number of weft threads between the warps. The next row can then be knotted. The rug maker will work to a predetermined pattern template and row by row of knots the design becomes apparent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis traditional handmade rug is handcrafted by using entirely natural fibres. The hand-knotted pile is made from sheep wool. Afghan wool is known for its durability. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foundations of the rug consist of cotton. Cotton is an excellent material for foundation warp threads as it is strong and helps the rug keep its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I use this Afghan rug?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfghan rugs are remarkably durable, therefore this Kazak Rug is suitable for use in many places around your home. The 4'x2'8 size is particularly versatile and can be used as a hearth rug, bedside rug or even in an entrance hall. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\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\u003e121x80cm \/ 4’0”x2’8”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThickness: \u003c\/b\u003e8mm\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":58081517207883,"sku":"TORM-1191-HANDMADE AFGHAN YAKASH KAZAK RUG-121 X 80CM","price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Yakash-Kazak-1.21x0.80m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786282895","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/handmade-afghan-yakash-kazak-rug","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}