Afghan Kazakh Rug rust navy diamond medallions

diamond medallions

a practice that keeps the fleece exceptionally clean and results in a pile with a natural lustre that holds over decades of use

Size: 235 x 184 cm | 7'9" x 6'

woven by Herki weavers carrying a tribal tradition that has never been formalised or institutionalised

Style: Kilims are woven with a different technique from rugs and are without a pile which allows you to use both sides

Afghan Kazakh Rug rust navy diamond medallionsThis 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