{"product_id":"handmade-fine-kazak-rug-with-blue","title":"Handmade Fine Kazak Rug with blue","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a superb looking handmade fine Kazak Rug with blue field \/ main colour. It measures 180x122cm approximately 6'x4'. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt showcases a traditional geometric pattern with stunning cream medallion centrepiece. The rug contains numerous other colours including ochre, orange, green and navy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is this handmade fine Kazak Rug with blue from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handmade fine Kazak Rug is from Afghanistan. Expertly handwoven by a Hazara weaver in the vicinity of Kabul. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRugs 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKazak Rug designs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere 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 \u003cspan\u003e110,000-150,000 knots per square metre, hand-spun wool pile and the use of natural dyes. Sometimes the fine Afghan Kazak \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRugs are not by names such as \"Super Kazak\", \"Supreme Kazak\" or \"Shirvan\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow was this rug made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Afghan rug is made from wool and cotton. Entirely natural fibres. Wool is used to make the pile, which is hand-knotted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfghan 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the foundation fibres, cotton is used. Cotton is an ideal warp thread because it is strong and holds its shape. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I use this rug?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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. \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\u003e180x122cm \/ 5’11”x4’0”\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\u003eCotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge: \u003c\/strong\u003eNew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081528250699,"sku":"TORM-1184-HANDMADE FINE KAZAK RUG WITH BLUE-180 X 122CM","price":769.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Kazak-fine-blue-1.80x1.22m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786282925","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/handmade-fine-kazak-rug-with-blue","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}