Afghan Kazak

Afghan KazakTraditionally, the Kazak rug was a symbol of wealth. Often woven with gold and silver threads, Kazak rugs adorned the walls and floors of palaces and were placed at the foot of kings. These extremely luxurious rugs are stone washed and have an unusually short, trimmed pile. Although the heavily patterned borders feature the latch hook and reciprocal saw tooth designs typical of rugs made in the southwestern United States, the Kazak is distinguishable

Loribuff (Loribaft) carpets are renowned for their naive and primitive patterns

and hunting scenes

hence their signature look and name

Hand-knotting results in straight-lined patterns that include humans

the designs of these archaic tapestry carpets have changed little in centuries

Afghan Mori rugs are stunning carpets with intricate patterns that combine reds

floral garden motifs with palmettos

light red or turquoise for background contrast

Traditionally made by woman and used as sleeping rugs

Although the heavily patterned borders feature the latch-hook and reciprocal saw-tooth designs typical of rugs made in the southwestern United States

Based on Turkmen prototypes called Tekkes

as a nod to their outstanding craftsmanship