Oriental Rugs Dictionary
Kazak
Kazak rugs are a group of Caucasian carpets traditionally woven in the southern Caucasus region, including areas of present-day Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.
These rugs are known for their bold geometric designs, large-scale motifs, and strong, vibrant colors. Kazak carpets are among the most recognizable and widely collected Caucasian rugs.
They reflect the tribal and village weaving traditions of the region.
The largest group of the Caucasian rugs are Kazaks of various types. These are rugs made in south central Caucasus, stretching from Erivan in Armenia to Tiflis in Georgia. Kazaks were produced both as high-piled rugs from mountain areas and as low-piled rugs from the valleys, villages and settlements, many of which have their own easily recognizable characteristics and elements.
Known for their bold designs and bright harmonious colors and good quality dyes, some of the most spectacular geometrically designed rugs found anywhere in the east originated here.
The Kazak rugs are subdivided to the following types:
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