Afghan Kazakh Runner reversible often hung at the entrance

often hung at the entrance of a Turkmen tent or dwelling

woven by tribal weavers who have been making them the same way for generations

This rug is produced by the Turkmen tribes who are the main ethnic group in Turkmenistan and are also found in Afghanistan

Stock Number: BR932

Stock Number: BR308

Afghan Kazakh Runner reversible often hung at the entranceThis 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