Why Antique Kazak Rugs? Discovering the Allure of Traditional Artistry

 The antique rugs that are known as Kazaks, woven in the Caucasus region in the 1800’s, were some of the most powerful tribal designs of their time. Their amazing color combinations, geometric patterns and fine wools created an effect that influenced designers worldwide for decades. Today, many antique Kazak Rugs  are still considered among the best of their type. The best ones are woven with hand-spun, all natural wool with resilient knots that are highly valued by rug experts for their durability. Newer, machine-knotted rugs are of a lesser quality than their older counterparts and use synthetic dyes.



 Rich culture that the beautiful rugs we have listed below are drawn

The term “Kazak” refers to the town of Qazak, northwest of modern Azerbaijan that controlled routes into Armenia and Georgia. The area that is referred to as the Caucasus, a geographic region that encompasses modern Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia, was traditionally home to various tribes of people who shared common weaving traditions. It is from this rich culture that the beautiful rugs we have listed below are drawn.

A rare example of a shield medallion Kazak, this 19th century design is in outstanding condition with minor losses to the pile and re-piled areas. Despite these minor flaws, the overall brilliance of the design and the magnificent lustrous appearance of the wool are remarkable and well worth the price.

Vintage heirloom rug is one of the finest examples of this famous rug style

This vintage heirloom rug is one of the finest examples of this famous rug style. It is a finely woven and well-preserved piece with a very strong, geometric pattern of octagonal or lozenge (rhombus) shapes in a dark red field. The reds in this design are of great depth and beauty, enhanced by the rust and indigo blue colors in the central medallion. The overall design is reminiscent of early opulent Caucasian carpets from the period of Alexander the Great and the great Seljuk civilization in the 11th and 12th centuries.

 Rugs are heavily patterned

An important characteristic of Kazaks is that they tend to have either twofold rotational symmetry, or mirror reflection symmetry. The latter is where the motifs appear identical when rotated one-half of a full turn. The borders on these rugs are heavily patterned and the warps (up and down) were usually made from cotton but can be wool today. The wefts are generally 2 ply undyed natural wool, but can also be wool/cotton in some modern versions.

Kazak rugs are woven with the Giordes or Turkmen symmetrical knot

Kazak rugs are woven with the Giordes or Turkmen symmetrical knot, and the warps were originally wool but can be cotton in contemporary versions. The wefts are generally 2 or 3 ply twisted or spun wool in a wide variety of shades and the threads are naturally colored. Some of the finest Kazaks have a very high knot count, but most are coarsely tied and not as precise as other oriental rugs.

Conclusion

At 1stDibs, we have a wonderful selection of used Kazak Rugs  in a range of sizes that are perfect for your space. We have runners, small area rugs and room size rugs in this gorgeous style. We think that they work beautifully with a Bohemian decor aesthetic, which is a combination of diverse ethnic styles that make for a very unique and aesthetically pleasing look.

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