This is a true hand knotted oriental rug. it is not hand tufted with backing, not hooked or machine made. our entire inventory is made of hand knotted rugs. (all we do is hand knotted)

• New
• Exact size:2' 7" x 8' 6"
• High quality
• Wool rug

the areas known as kazakhstan, chechnya and shirvan, respectively, are situated north of iran and afghanistan and to the east of the caspian sea and are all new soviet republics. these rugs are woven by settled armenians as well as nomadic kurds, georgians, azerbaijanis and lurs. many of the people of turkoman origin fled to pakistan when the russians invaded afghanistan and most of the rugs are woven close to peshawar on the afghan-pakistan border. there are many design influences and consequently a large variety of motifs of various medallions, diamonds, latch-hooked zig-zags and other geometric shapes. however, it is the wonderful colors used with rich reds, blues, yellows and greens which make them stand out from other rugs. the ability of the caucasian weaver to use dramatic colors and patterns is unequalled in the rug weaving world. these rugs are very hard-wearing, as well as being very collectible.