{"product_id":"caucasian-kazak-shirvan-rug-10x8-309x248-3-colour-16451069","title":"Caucasian Kazak Shirvan Rug 10 × 8 ft (309 × 248 cm) Hand-Knotted Wool 3-Colour | 16451069","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:800px;margin:0 auto;padding:25px;font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:#222;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;padding:30px 0 25px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;margin-bottom:30px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:0.75rem;letter-spacing:3px;color:#8b0000;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eDjoharian Collection · Caucasian Kazak Shirvan · Hand-Spun Highland Wool\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch1 style=\"font-size:1.6rem;font-weight:300;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;margin:0 0 15px;\"\u003eCaucasian Kazak Shirvan Rug\u003cbr\u003e309 × 248 cm · Vanilla, Beige \u0026amp; Blue\u003c\/h1\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;color:#555;margin:0;\"\u003eThe bold geometric vocabulary of the Caucasus, hand-knotted in hand-spun highland wool — in a quiet three-colour palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eProvenance and Design Heritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCaucasian Kazak Shirvan\u003c\/strong\u003e design family comes from the mountainous Caucasus region between the Caspian and the Black Sea — the historic weaving belt of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia and southern Russia. Since the 18th century, village weavers there have produced rugs of bold geometric clarity, with stepped medallions, hooked motifs and stylised star-flowers carried in strong colour. Antique Caucasian pieces are highly sought after by collectors; today the same design tradition is continued in fine workshop production in \u003cstrong\u003eAfghanistan\u003c\/strong\u003e, where master weavers preserve the geometric vocabulary in hand-spun highland wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece was \u003cstrong\u003ehand-knotted in Afghanistan\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003e100% hand-spun highland virgin wool on a cotton foundation\u003c\/strong\u003e. The composition follows the Kazak Shirvan vocabulary in a notably restrained \u003cstrong\u003ethree-colour palette\u003c\/strong\u003e — vanilla, beige and blue — with a central stepped medallion, large eight-point star-flowers and small tribal motifs spread evenly across the field. The quieter palette gives this piece a more contemporary, architectural reading than its more saturated siblings; the hand-spun wool gives the surface its characteristic depth and natural lustre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eColour and Composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst a soft, slightly abrashed \u003cstrong\u003evanilla-to-sand beige ground\u003c\/strong\u003e, the design is drawn almost entirely in muted \u003cstrong\u003eblues\u003c\/strong\u003e — navy, slate and a soft sky tone. A long central stepped medallion anchors the field, flanked by large hooked star-flowers and a scatter of small Caucasian fillers — stars, rosettes and cruciform leaf motifs. Multiple borders frame the field with a running rosette-and-star band. The washed, low-contrast three-colour palette is what gives the rug its calm, modern presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003ePresence in the Room\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e309 × 248 cm (7.7 m²)\u003c\/strong\u003e this is a generous large room-size piece. Three contexts in which the Kazak reaches its full effect:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern living room:\u003c\/strong\u003e anchoring a sofa group of three to four pieces, the quiet vanilla-blue palette adds craftsmanship without competing with contemporary furniture in linen, oak or pale leather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDining room:\u003c\/strong\u003e under a table for six to eight people, the geometric field reads as a measured architectural pattern from above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLibrary or study:\u003c\/strong\u003e in a room of books and quiet panelling, the restrained Kazak idiom acts as a calm, structured anchor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:15px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;width:35%;color:#666;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e309 × 248 cm (10.1 × 8.1 ft) · 7.7 m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eCaucasian Kazak Shirvan — stepped medallion, star-flowers, tribal motifs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eHand-knotted in Afghanistan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eMaterial (pile)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e100% hand-spun highland virgin wool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eFoundation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eCotton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eTechnique\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eHand-knotted, fine quality\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eColours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eVanilla, beige, blue (three-colour palette)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eEra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eContemporary production, new, unused\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eUnderfloor heating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSuitable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eReference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e#16451069\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs this an antique Caucasian rug?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eNo — this is a contemporary, new piece. It carries the classical Caucasian Kazak Shirvan design vocabulary (stepped medallions, hooked star-flowers, geometric borders), but it was hand-knotted recently in Afghanistan by master weavers who continue that village tradition. It offers the look and craftsmanship of an antique Caucasian rug in a fresh, unused condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat does “hand-spun highland wool” mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eThe wool is spun by hand rather than by machine, from highland sheep whose fleece is naturally rich in lanolin. Hand-spinning leaves slight, natural variations in the yarn, which take dye unevenly in the best possible way — producing the soft abrash (tonal shift) and natural lustre you see across the field. It is more labour-intensive than machine-spun wool and is one of the marks of a quality hand-knotted rug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow do I care for a hand-knotted wool rug?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eRegular vacuuming without a beater bar is the basic care — vacuum in the direction of the pile. On smooth floors we recommend an anti-slip underlay. Blot spills immediately with cold water and a light cotton cloth, never rub. For thorough cleaning we recommend professional hand washing every few years, depending on use. Hand-spun wool is naturally dirt-repellent and resilient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eResponsible Sourcing · Label STEP\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDjoharian is a \u003cstrong\u003eLabel STEP certified dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e for fair-trade knotted rugs — a commitment to dignified working conditions and against child labour in rug production. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/label-step.org\/dealers\/djoharian-teppiche\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eVisit the Label STEP entry for Djoharian Teppiche →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eDjoharian — Since 1967\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1967, with roots in the Grand Carpet Bazaar of Tehran and more than five decades of experience in the international rug trade. Each piece is carefully selected, inspected and presented with the documentation a discerning buyer expects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eService and Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece in the Djoharian Collection is expertly inspected in our atelier in Lohr am Main, professionally washed and shipped with a \u003cstrong\u003ecertificate of authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e. Secure and fast worldwide shipping, fully insured, and personal consultation in our showroom or by video call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;margin-top:40px;padding-top:25px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:0.8rem;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eSince 1967  |  Grand Carpet Bazaar Tehran  |  Label STEP Certified\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Djoharian Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52165305762059,"sku":"16451069","price":3578.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/5721\/1781\/files\/16451069-Royal-kazak-rug-teppich-01.jpg?v=1756996536","url":"https:\/\/the-rug-merchant.com\/en-ch\/products\/caucasian-kazak-shirvan-rug-10x8-309x248-3-colour-16451069","provider":"Djoharian","version":"1.0","type":"link"}