Kazak Afghan Rug — hand-knotted, 128 × 179 cm, Wool

The piece in short

This Kazak comes from Afghanistan and measures 128 × 179 cm. The covered area is about 2.29 m² (4.2' × 5.9').

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 7-10mm.

Format and use

A format for a smaller room, or the area directly in front of a sofa.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is under 200,000 knots/m². In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

Colour and appearance

The stated colourway is multicolour. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.