Afghan Karghai Kazak Rug - 1.57 x 0.98 Extra Large

Afghan Karghai Kazak Rug - 1.57 x 0.98 Extra LargeAn Afghan rug (or Afghan carpet) is a type of handwoven floor covering textile traditionally made in the northern and western areas of Afghanistan,mainly by Afghan Turkmens and Uzbeks. There are different kinds of Afghan carpets. Especially popular are Khal Mohammadi or Afghan Aqche. Various vegetable and other natural dyes are used to produce the rich colors. The rugs are mostly of medium sizes. Many patterns and colors are used, but the traditional

The woollen Kashan has between 120 and 240 knots to each square inch

This magnificent short runner carpet is an amazing balance of salmon

Mesheds are usually decorated with all over designs

Floral border

the favourite wife of the famous Caliph Haroun-al-Rasheed

and gold are used for the medallion

You can also exchange the rugs at any of our stores across Australia

fewer carpets with central medallions as in the Isfahan carpets

Isfahan is a city in central Iran that is of great importance in Persian history and was one of the world's most famous art centres

The carpet is silk and is from the city of Qum

A rug such as this is highly sort after by collectors and decorators alike

It is considered one of the oldest weaving villages in Hamadan