Antique Kazak | 123 x 82 cm | Nr. Z-711

Geometric antique Kazak, light red with border

Origin	Kazakhstan
Dimensions	123 cm x 82 cm (= 1.01 m²)
Construction	hand-knotted
Material	Pile: wool Weft & Warp: wool
knots per m²2	200.000
Pile height	4mm
Year of manufacture	1930
Colour	Light red
Edition	one-of-a-kind piece

Origin

Kazak rugs (also spelled Kasak) belong to the group of Caucasian rugs. Rugs have been made in the Caucasus since the end of the 18th century. Their hallmark is the abstract geometric tribal patterning in primary colours. The geometric motifs — and, more rarely, floral ones — are typically rendered in intense, high-contrast colours. In the 19th century a considerable share of these rugs, produced mainly in villages, was exported to the West under Russian control. This antique Kazak is a collector's piece. It is around 90 years old, and that alone makes it a truly special piece. Antique rugs like this Kazak are as sought after as ever and fetch top prices at renowned auction houses.

Pattern

The decorated surround (border) forms a wonderful contrast to the centre and shapes the transition at the edge of the rug.

The abstract, geometric composition is what gives this Kazak its understated elegance. The pattern flatters the design of a room and never draws attention away from the furniture, the decoration or the architectural features. It settles beautifully into any setting and complements the furnishings of a room in a subtle way.

The background of this Kazak is light red. The border is worked in beige and light red.

Condition

This Kazak has had admirers before you. It was hand-knotted around 1930. It has been thoroughly cleaned and is in good, though only partly restored, condition. The pile is worn down in places. We have not restored this Kazak completely, because we feel it has a special presence just as it is. If that is what you would like, we will of course be happy to restore the rug further for you. We can bring almost any rug back to near-perfect condition.

Material

The pile of this Kazak was hand-knotted from high-quality new wool. New wool is obtained by gently shearing sheep. New wool is a renewable, natural raw material with a number of impressive qualities: thanks to the natural lanolin in the wool, the surface repels droplets of water and is therefore naturally protected against dirt. Wool also provides excellent thermal insulation, helps regulate the indoor climate and dampens sound. The foundation (weft and warp threads) of this Kazak is made of new wool.