Afghan Kazakh Runner persian-heriz The Caucasus has one of

The Caucasus has one of the oldest and most distinctive rug weaving traditions in the world

allowing craftspeople to develop their work without interruption

Ardabil rugs come from the ancient city of Ardabil in northwestern Iran

The tribal patterns are bold and geometric

Uzbekistan

Afghan Kazakh Runner persian-heriz The Caucasus has one ofThis rug is hand knotted in northern Afghanistan in the Kazakh weaving tradition, which originated in the Caucasus mountains and has been carried by Kazakh weavers into Afghan rug making over generations. The designs are bold and geometric, large medallions, hooked polygons, stylised animals and tribal symbols arranged with strong borders and a confident symmetry that is immediately recognisable. The wool is machine spun local Afghan wool on a cotton