Afghan Kazakh Rug corner medallion stylised florals and geometric medallions

stylised florals and geometric medallions

Stock Number: BR2083

Elephant's Foot is simply what the motif is called

the colours have already softened and the surface has developed the kind of patina that only decades produce

more even surface and a slightly sharper definition of the geometric designs

Afghan Kazakh Rug corner medallion stylised florals and geometric medallionsThis rug is hand knotted in northern Afghanistan in the Kazakh weaving tradition, which originated in the Caucasus mountains and has been carried by Kazakh weavers into Afghan rug making over generations. The designs are bold and geometric, large medallions, hooked polygons, stylised animals and tribal symbols arranged with strong borders and a confident symmetry that is immediately recognisable. The wool is machine spun local Afghan wool on a cotton