Afghan Kazakh Runner gold Engsi rugs serve both a

Engsi rugs serve both a practical and symbolic purpose

One of a kind vintage Afghan rug

Size: 342 x 253 cm | 11'3" x 8'4"

flat weave and knotted pile existing together

Size: 227 x 147 cm | 7'6" x 4'10"

Afghan Kazakh Runner gold 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