Afghan Kazakh Rug blue Engsi rugs serve both a

Engsi rugs serve both a practical and symbolic purpose

The low pile height keeps the surface refined and the design clear

Stock Number: BR308

This rug is hand-knotted in Afghanistan from 100% hand-spun wool

What looks like decoration is actually a language

Afghan Kazakh Rug blue Engsi rugs serve both aThis 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