23777- Kazak Afghan Hand-knotted Contemporary/Nomadic/Tribal Carpet/Rug/ Size: 6'11" x 4'9" 6'0" x 6'0" NR: 24181Location: TurkmenSize: 3'8" x

NR: 24181Location: TurkmenSize: 3'8" x 1'10" Country: IranPile: WoolBase: Cotton

Pieces from this origin were formerly called Shekarlu

and by mid-century the town had established itself as one of the foremost carpet-weaving centers in the world

Size: 8'2" x 5'7" / 249cm x 170cm

silk is utilized in the decorations to heighten the visual effect of the carpets

23777- Kazak Afghan Hand-knotted Contemporary/Nomadic/Tribal Carpet/Rug/ Size: 6'11" x 4'9" 6'0" x 6'0" NR: 24181Location: TurkmenSize: 3'8" xNR: 23777 Location: Kazak Size: 6'11" x 4'9" Country: Afghanistan Pile: Wool Base: Cotton Introduction: After the Soviet invasion of 1980, many Afghan refugees fled the war and resettled in Pakistan. This resettlement resulted in the revival of traditional patterns, especially Kazak motifs. The colours and the designs, however, evolved as new materials and resources became available. Before the resettlement, Afghan knotters only had access to: black,