Afghan Kazakh Rug blue Engsi rugs serve both a

Engsi rugs serve both a practical and symbolic purpose

The low pile height keeps the surface refined and the design clear

What looks like decoration is actually a language

so this name is appropriate as the most common colours used in Chobi rugs are colours found in different types of wood

The patterns carried in these kilims are not sourced from a commercial catalogue

Afghan Kazakh Rug blue Engsi rugs serve both aThis 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