{"product_id":"small-handmade-fine-kazak-rug","title":"Small handmade Fine Kazak Rug","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis delightful Afghan rug has a beautiful sunny amber yellow main colour with contrasting colours in light blue, navy, teal and cream. Hints of rust, salmon and burnt orange serve to add a warm ambience. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small handmade fine Kazak rug boasts an eye-catching geometric pattern with twin star medallions (one in navy, one in teal) on an uncluttered amber-yellow field. This is surrounded by an arrangements of borders including a light blue main border with geometric decoration. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFind out some more about this small handmade fine Kazak rug\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exquisite fine Afghan Kazak rug was handmade in Afghanistan. These fine Kazak rugs are made in the vicinity of Kabul by Hazara weavers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe designs of these Afghan Kazaks draw inspiration from the patterns of rugs woven in the Caucasus (modern day Azerbaijan and Armenia). These rugs were renowned for their iconic geometric patterns and attractive vibrant colours. The Afghan Kazaks are named after the distinctive Kazak rugs woven in the southern Caucasus. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine Afghan Kazak rugs are an appealing choice because of their intricate knotting and closely clipped hand-spun vegetable dyed wool pile. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this small Kazak rug is made from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small fine Kazak rug is handmade from wool and cotton. Two durable natural fibres. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe woollen part of this rug is the pile - this is the spectacular colours and design that catches our eye. It also provides the luxurious feel when we walk over the rug. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cotton element of this rug is the foundation material. This part of the rug we don't really notice, but is nevertheless important. These foundation fibres are the warp threads. The warps are the first yarns to be added onto the loom before the weaving can begin. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might not know that the warp threads are also the fringes of the rug - they run the length of the rug and emerge each end as the fringes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the rug making process\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small Afghan rug was handmade, made by an ancient carpet making method known as hand-knotting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the pile that we so enjoy looking at and feeling, that is hand-knotted. Every tuft of pile is made by a knot. The knots collaborate to form the colours and design of the rug. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weaver secures coloured woollen yarn onto pairs of warp threads, and each tuft created makes a knot. The weaver ties the knots in horizontal rows, followed by weft threads which are compressed against the row of knots. Row after row, the pattern of the rug eventually appears.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere you can use this rug\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs this is a small sized Afghan rug, you can place it almost anywhere in your home. It is a beautiful looking rug, but it is durable too. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe size is a great option for use as a small hearth rug and it is also luxurious enough to use as a bedside rug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of origin: Afghanistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 120×84cm \/ 3’11″x2’9″ \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile: Wool, hand-knotted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarp: Cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: New\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081475330379,"sku":"TORM-1275-SMALL HANDMADE FINE KAZAK RUG-120 X 84CM","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Kazak-fine-1.20x0.84m_MAIN.jpg?v=1786282489","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/small-handmade-fine-kazak-rug","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}