Afghan Kazakh Rug natural wool Style: Turkmen rugs are produced

Style: Turkmen rugs are produced by the Turkmen tribes who are the main ethnic group in Turkmenistan and are also found in Afghanistan

This rug is hand-knotted from 100% hand-spun wool on a wool foundation

Size: 450 x 81 cm | 14'9" x 2'8"

The Kazakh weaving tradition has its roots in the Caucasus mountains

passing down patterns through generations but interpreting them personally

Afghan Kazakh Rug natural wool Style: Turkmen rugs are producedThis 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