{"product_id":"a-good-quality-supreme-afghan-kazak-rug-179cm-x-125cm-agm14","title":"A Good Quality Supreme Afghan Kazak Rug: 179cm x 125cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: Kabul\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Supreme Afghan Kazak\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: N\/A\u003cbr\u003eDated: Late 20th C\u003cbr\u003eHand Knotted 100% Wool Pile\u003cbr\u003eLength: 179cms \/ 5.9 feet\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 125cms \/ 4.1 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe central field in vibrant red, interspersed by five geometric medallions, surrounded by rosettes and stars. The vivid red only returns in this example as a ground colour on the outer border meaning that the rest of the ground is made up of apple green, azure blue and ivory. As with all hand-made rugs, each piece brings with it a spectrum of shades of colouring depending upon from which angle one views it from. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Caucasus, a harsh mountainous area which separates Europe from Asia, has been weaving rugs since the 16th Century, reaching its historical peak in the 19th Century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKazaks often display two or three geometrical medallions, though in this example we see five, sometimes with characteristic S-shaped patterns. The foundation is usually wool, and the fairly deep pile is always wool, with the Ghiordes knot. The principal colour is red, though bold, warm shades of green and yellow are used as well, as we see in this piece. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKazak rugs have always been popular in Europe, largely because of their robust quality. The Afghan reproductions follow the traditional techniques and aspects of the Antique Kazaks. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a quality piece, in a particularly practical size, which will last a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":52562575720728,"sku":"AGM14","price":295.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/5800\/5784\/files\/supersize306.jpg?v=1787571729","url":"https:\/\/doeandhope.shop\/products\/a-good-quality-supreme-afghan-kazak-rug-179cm-x-125cm-agm14","provider":"doeandhope.shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}