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

they often incorporate their signature somewhere in the border of their carpets

these hand-spun carpets are known for their durability and long life

design which consists of a garden field with compartments or squares filled with roses

are becoming increasingly popular

baff meaning knot) were once manufactured in Hamadan city

Master weavers in Tabriz are among the most skilled in Persia and

these beautiful

high quality rugs from Mashad

hooked polygons

hence their muted

Mashwani rugs feature a dense and expanding pattern of hooked diamonds or zigzags in pink