Kazak Rug 8 × 10 ft (305 × 245 cm) Hand-Knotted Caucasian Tradition | 12469837

Contemporary Caucasian-Tradition Rug · Kazak · The Djoharian Collection

Kazak Rug – Hand-Knotted Highland Wool in the Caucasian Tradition, Hand-Spun in Afghanistan

A contemporary Kazak rug hand-knotted in Afghanistan in the Caucasian weaving tradition – the geometric tribal vocabulary of the 18th-century Caucasus translated into a quiet, contemporary register for modern interiors.

Provenance and Caucasian Heritage

Kazak rugs originate from the Caucasus, a mountainous region between the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea spanning Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Turkey and Russia. Traditional carpets with geometric patterns have been hand-knotted in the Caucasian villages since the 18th century, with motifs that vary distinctly by region – the Kazak group itself encompassing some of the most recognisable tribal vocabularies in oriental rug history. Antique Caucasian Kazak rugs are among the most sought-after pieces in the international collector market.

Today only small quantities of Kazak rugs are still knotted in Azerbaijan itself. Most contemporary Kazak production has shifted to the workshops of Afghanistan and Pakistan, where master weavers continue the Caucasian tradition with rigorous quality standards. The quality of this production is consistently good to very good. This piece was hand-knotted by Afghan master weavers from 100% hand-spun highland virgin wool in pile, set on a 100% cotton warp and weft – the foundation construction that gives the rug its pleasant structural stability.

Design and Composition

The composition follows the Caucasian Kazak vocabulary in a quietly drawn version: a subtle pattern and design built on geometric motifs, with the architectural clarity that distinguishes Kazak work from more florid Persian schools. The palette is deliberately restrained for a Kazak – grey, rose, green and blue in a chromatic combination that anchors a contemporary room without committing to a single saturated colour story.

Presence in the Room

At 305 × 245 cm (7.5 m²) this is a generous medium room-size piece in the international 8 × 10 ft format. Three contexts in which the contemporary Kazak reaches its full effect:

• Living room anchor: The restrained palette and the tribal geometry pair particularly well with contemporary furniture and natural materials – the Kazak provides architectural visual structure without competing with the design language of the room.
• Dining room: Under a table for six to eight, the geometric motifs read clearly from any seat in the room while the muted palette keeps the surface quiet.
• Modern interior with tribal references: Where a designer reaches for Caucasian vocabulary as a deliberate counterpoint to contemporary clean lines, the Kazak becomes the foundational tribal note.

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Responsible Sourcing

Djoharian is a Label STEP certified dealer for fair-trade knotted rugs – a commitment to dignified working conditions and against child labour in rug production. Your purchase directly supports the Afghan weavers who continue the Caucasian Kazak tradition. Visit the Label STEP entry for Djoharian Teppiche →

Djoharian – Your Specialists for Fine Hand-Knotted Rugs

With roots in the Grand Carpet Bazaar of Tehran and more than five decades of experience in the international rug trade, Djoharian has specialised in antique, designer and collector rugs since 1967.

Service and Delivery

Every piece in the Djoharian Collection is expertly inspected in our atelier in Lohr am Main, professionally washed and shipped with a certificate of authenticity. We offer secure and fast worldwide shipping, fully insured, and personal consultation in our showroom or by video call.

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