Afghan Super Fine Kazak

Afghan Super Fine KazakThe relatively rare Sumak kilim, which gets its name from the ancient town of Shemakja, is not a actually a kilim. It is flat woven, but the Sumak is created using a tapestry weaving technique in which the weft ? decorative rather than structural ? is woven through a number of warp strands before being looped back. The result is a thick, strong, decorative textile that is smooth on the front and ragged on the back, without the characteristic slits of

collectively

Among the most popular handmade rugs in the world

modern and contemporary decor

flowers and tendrils

The field is usually red

In the 1930s

using cotton warps instead of wool and using a loom that accelerates the knotting process

Armenian carpets were richly coloured with abundent ornamental motifs

and Karabagh carpets were categorized according to the animals depicted: artsvagorgs (eagle-carpets)

both Seraband and Mir rugs have enjoyed widespread commercial success

Named for their place of origin

owning a Kazak rug was a sign of status