Afghan Kazak

Afghan KazakTraditionally, the Kazak rug was a symbol of wealth. Often woven with gold and silver threads, Kazak rugs adorned the walls and floors of palaces and were placed at the foot of kings. These extremely luxurious rugs are stone washed and have an unusually short, trimmed pile. Although the heavily patterned borders feature the latch hook and reciprocal saw tooth designs typical of rugs made in the southwestern United States, the Kazak is distinguishable

they Heriz rugs easy to recognize

Gabbeh is a Persian word that means raw

naturally dyed

talented nomads wove stunning

The skilled Qashqai weavers who make these rugs are highly regarded for their expressive craftsmanship and attention to detail

Traditionally made by woman and used as sleeping rugs

Dragons and eagles were prominent

the cost of maintaining Dhurries is low

The themes usually originate from the Tree of Life

Within these patterns there is a lot of variety

but rather as a dowry item

less busy design