{"product_id":"small-size-handmade-kazak-mat","title":"Small size handmade Kazak Mat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delightful small size handmade Kazak Mat from Afghanistan measuring 98x58cm. This small rug is an exquisite terracotta colour with additional shade of cream and navy blue. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is typical of Kazak Rugs with an eye-catching arrangement of 3 geometric angular medallions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I use this small size handmade Kazak Mat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beauty of Oriental rugs is their versatility. This small handmade Afghan rug is suitable for plenty of places around the home. You could use it as a bedside rug, as a door mat or even in front of a log burner as a small hearth rug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small rug is made from wool. It has a 100% wool pile. Afghan wool is exceptionally durable but is luxurious to touch. It has cotton foundations. Cotton is an excellent foundation fibre for handmade Oriental rugs as it is strong and keeps its shape well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow was this rug made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Afghan Kazak Mat was handmade by a technique called hand-knotting. This is one of the most ancient ways of rug making and still the best!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA weaver ties tufts of coloured woollen yarn around pairs of warp threads, knotting across the width of the rug. Once the row of knots is completed, the weaver will then weave weft threads in between the warp strings. The next row of knots is now ready to be tied. Row-by-row the pattern the weaver is working towards is revealed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does the name Kazak come from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Kazak comes from the type of design. Afghan Kazak Rugs are inspired by the designs of rugs from the Caucasus. This is the area around modern day Azerbaijan and Armenia. The Caucasian Kazak Rugs are famous for their bold geometric patterns and bright colours. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\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\u003e98x58cm \/ 3’2”x1’11”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThickness: \u003c\/b\u003e7mm\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":58081514324299,"sku":"TORM-1196-SMALL SIZE HANDMADE KAZAK MAT-98 X 58CM","price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Kazak-98x58cm-MAIN.jpg?v=1786282877","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/small-size-handmade-kazak-mat","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}