Afghan Kazakh Rug handmade-kilim Mamluk rugs originated from Egypt

Mamluk rugs originated from Egypt during the thirteenth century and continue to be in production to this day

Stock Number: HS77

and their rugs are considered among the finest examples of Turkmen weaving

often hung at the entrance of a Turkmen tent or dwelling

Afghan Kazakh Rug handmade-kilim Mamluk rugs originated from EgyptThis 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