Handmade Fine Kazak Rug with blue

This is a superb looking handmade fine Kazak Rug with blue field / main colour. It measures 180x122cm approximately 6'x4'. 

It showcases a traditional geometric pattern with stunning cream medallion centrepiece. The rug contains numerous other colours including ochre, orange, green and navy. 

Where is this handmade fine Kazak Rug with blue from?

This handmade fine Kazak Rug is from Afghanistan. Expertly handwoven by a Hazara weaver in the vicinity of Kabul. 

Rugs of Kazak design have been made in Afghanistan for decades. The production initially started in northern Pakistan in the 1980s by Afghan refugees following the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and the production has since returned. 

Kazak Rug designs

The designs of Afghan Kazak Rugs are inspired by the patterns found in antique Caucasian rugs of yesteryear. The design repertoire of all sorts of Caucasian rugs can be seen in the Afghan Kazak production: Kazaks, Shirvans, Lesghis, etc. 

There are a few different qualities of Afghan Kazak Rugs made. There is a fine quality such as this rug. These fine Afghan Kazaks feature impressive knotting of in the region of 110,000-150,000 knots per square metre, hand-spun wool pile and the use of natural dyes. Sometimes the fine Afghan Kazak Rugs are not by names such as "Super Kazak", "Supreme Kazak" or "Shirvan". 

How was this rug made?

As mentioned, this rug is handmade - handcrafted by hand-knotting the pile. This is a time consuming weaving method, but about as traditional as you can get - but the quality of the finished product has yet to be surpassed in quality and character by modern machines. 

The wool pile is formed by a weaver tying knots of coloured wool onto pairs of warp threads. The knots are tied in rows across the width of the rug, after a row is finished the weft threads can be woven. The wefts are woven in between the warps. Then the next row of knots can be knotted. Following a design plan gradually the pattern begins to show. 

What is it made from?

This Afghan rug is made from wool and cotton. Entirely natural fibres. Wool is used to make the pile, which is hand-knotted.

Afghan sheep wool is really hard wearing and rich with lanolin. The Fine Afghan Kazak rug are made with a hand-spun wool. This makes for a really good rug. The hand-spinning of the wool allows for a tighter twist on the woollen yarn, thereby creating a sturdier fibre. It also has an effect of how the spun wool yarn absorbs the dyes: the colour is more concentrated towards the outside of the thread than the centre. This creates delightful shades of colour on the completed rug. 

For the foundation fibres, cotton is used. Cotton is an ideal warp thread because it is strong and holds its shape. 

Where can I use this rug?

This 6x4 Afghan rug is a versatile size and because of the rug's durability it is suitable for use on the floor anywhere around the home. You can use this rug as a hearth rug (any sparks from an open fire will fizzle out as the wool will not melt), in an entrance hall / hallway, bedroom as well as home office situations. 

Key Details:

• Country of origin: Afghanistan
• Dimensions: 180x122cm / 5’11”x4’0”
• Thickness: 6mm
• Pile: Wool
• Warp: Cotton
• Age: New