
Afghanistan · Ghazni / Northern Provinces
Afghan Kazak Rug
152 × 0.9 cm · 80 KPSI · Wool on cotton base

Afghanistan · Medallion
A truly striking Afghan Ghazni Red Kazak — handcrafted in the historic Ghazni region of Afghanistan, an area renowned worldwide for producing the finest quality hand-knotted wool rugs. Woven by skilled artisans using time-honoured methods passed down through generations, this piece captures all the warmth, character and enduring beauty that makes Ghazni Kazak rugs so highly sought after. Expertly knotted from premium Ghazni wool — celebrated for its exceptional softness, rich natural lustre and remarkable durability — on a strong, stable cotton foundation. The result is a rug that feels wonderfully thick and plush underfoot, yet is resilient enough to stand up to daily life, retaining its colour and texture beautifully for decades. The design is classic and commanding — a glowing field of rich crimson red provides the backdrop for a bold central medallion rendered in vivid sky blue, cream and warm gold. Flanking it, perfectly balanced star and diamond motifs extend toward the edges, while four elegant corner medallions frame the composition, giving the piece a wonderfully symmetrical, harmonious feel. Broad cream borders complete the look, adorned with traditional tribal star and floral patterns that speak to the region’s rich cultural heritage — timeless, distinctive and instantly recognisable. Measuring a generous 141 cm by 103 cm, this is a superbly versatile size — equally at home as the centrepiece of a living room, a warm anchor beside a bed, or a welcoming statement in an entrance hall or dining space. The deep red palette brings instant warmth and energy to a room, while the classic design complements both traditional and modern interiors with effortless grace. A genuine hand-knotted Ghazni Red Kazak — full of character, beautifully made and ready to become a cherished part of your home.
We will bring this rug to your home to see against your own floor and light. There is no obligation to buy.
Ghazni, Afghanistan
Afghanistan · hand-knotted on a vertical loom
Look closer
This piece is woven at approx. 90 knots per square inch, which works out at approx. 202,596 knots in total — every one tied by hand, over approx. 6 months.
How that is worked out: 56 in × 41 in × 90 knots per sq. in. ≈ 202,596 — that is 141 × 103 cm converted to inches, because knot density is counted per square inch.
Magnify past 13× and the field stops being a picture and becomes what it actually is: rows of individual knots, each one a decision about colour made at a particular moment.
The same test works in the shop, on any rug, with no equipment. We wrote up how to do it in the back of the rug tells you everything.
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