Kazak Rugs in Sydney

Kazak RugsKazak rugs revive the bold, geometric designs first woven in the Caucasus. Our Kazak rugs are hand knotted in Afghanistan, many in hand-spun wool with natural dyes, giving a thick, hard-wearing pile and strong, warm colour that suits family rooms and entrances.Where Kazak designs come fromThe name comes from the Kazak (Gazakh) district of the southern Caucasus, on the borders of today’s Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia. Weavers there made thick, boldly coloured rugs with large geometric medallions, stars and hooked motifs in deep reds, blues and ivory. In recent decades, weavers in Afghanistan and Pakistan have revived these designs, often using hand-spun wool and natural dyes, so the old patterns live on in new rugs made to last.What to look for in a Kazak rugHand knotting. Turn the rug over: on a hand-knotted rug the design shows clearly on the back, and the knots are slightly irregular because each one was tied by hand.Hand-spun wool. It gives a soft sheen and a gentle variation in the yarn that machine-spun wool does not have.Abrash. Soft changes of shade across the rug come from dyeing wool in small batches. They are valued as a sign of handwork, not a fault.Pile and weight. A good Kazak has a dense pile and feels heavy for its size, which is why it wears so well.Living with a Kazak rugThick wool and busy geometric designs hide everyday wear, so Kazak rugs suit living rooms, family rooms, entrances and hallways. Their warm colours sit well with timber floors and with both traditional and modern furniture.See our Kazak rugs at our North Willoughby showroom at 307 Penshurst St, or book a home trial. Browse all Afghan rugs.