Fine Kazak - D2881

Fine Kazak - D2881Size 116 x 82 cm, 3'10 x 2'8 The areas known as Kazakstan, Chechenya and Shirvan respectively are situated north of Afghanistan and to the east of the Caspian sea and are all new Soviet republics. These rugs are woven by settled Armenians as well as nomadic Kurds, Georgians, Azerbaijanis and Lurs. Many of the people of Turkoman origin fled to Pakistan when the Russians invaded Afghanistan and most of the rugs are woven close to Peshawar on the Afghan

with backgrounds that reflect the topography of their transient settlements whether it be a desert

This rug contains approximately 83952 knots

This rug contains approximately 243936 knots

Very finely knotted in hand spun wool and natural dyes which means they will last over generations

and would have taken 43 days to weave and finish Every pile rug has a nap so that the pile lies in one direction

Many of the smaller rugs are asymmetric prayer rugs so that they can be laid down and pointed to Mecca for times of prayer

Size 150 x 100 cm

Size 240 x 174 cm

Size 310 x 240 cm

This rug contains approximately 360580 knots

This rug contains approximately 868640 knots

There are many design influences and consequently a large variety of motifs of various medallions