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Kazak Medallion Blue Red

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Dimensions4481 × 4877 cm
MaterialWool
Weavehand knotted
100% Hand-KnottedHighland wool & vegetable dyes
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Signed ProvenanceCertificate of Authenticity
Insured ShippingWhite-glove delivery in MY

The Kazak weaving tradition of the South Caucasus — spanning the highlands straddling present-day Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia — produced some of the most boldly graphic and chromatically vivid tribal rugs of the 19th and early 20th centuries, prized by collectors for their uncompromising geometric vocabulary and the exceptional vibrancy of their natural dyes.

This piece presents the classic Kazak central-medallion format: a large stepped octagonal diamond, framed in olive-brown and ivory lattice banding, dominates an open ivory field and carries at its heart a cruciform star rosette rendered in sky blue, ivory, and madder red — a motif strongly associated with the Bordjalou and Lori-Pambak sub-districts.

The dominant indigo blue inner border is densely populated with angular reciprocal motifs and stylized zoomorphic or vegetal hook forms, while the cream outer border runs a crisp procession of stepped arrowhead and geometric palmette devices in red and brown; knotted white fringe is present on both terminal ends, intact and even. The palette — saturated indigo, burning madder, warm ivory, muted olive, and touches of woad blue — displays the characteristic tonal depth of natural wool dyes. A piece of commanding spatial presence, suited to a serious collector or an interior that can absorb the full authority of the Caucasian tribal canon.

Motif & Symbolic Elements

Stepped octagonal central medallion with cruciform star rosette interior, latch-hook diamond borders, stylized eagle or sunburst corner pieces, reciprocal angular leaf-and-vine border, geometric hooked medallions in blue field panels

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Why You’ll Love It

One-of-one hand-knotted weaves steeped in nomadic heritage.

Macro detail of thick hand-spun tribal wool knots and geometric motifs

Built for High Traffic

Hand-spun mountain wool thrives in busy rooms.

Natural vegetable dye skeins of madder red, indigo, and saffron over a tribal rug

Rich Vegetable Dyes

Organic root and mineral dyes age with grace.

Tribal hand-knotted rug anchoring a warm architectural study

True One-of-One Art

Woven from memory, so every rug is one of a kind.

Hand-knotted tribal rug corner showing braided kilim selvedge and dense wool pile
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Forgiving in Daily Life, Unmatched in Character

Originally woven to endure mountain migrations, genuine tribal rugs are among the most resilient, low-maintenance pieces you can place on a floor.

Camouflages Everyday Life Effortlessly

Geometric medallions and rich abrash naturally disguise footprints, pet hair, and daily wear between cleanings.

Heirloom Structural Integrity

Reinforced wool selvedges and hand-knotted foundations lie flat and hold firm for 50 to 100+ years.

Rich Acoustic & Thermal Warmth

Dense, springy mountain wool insulates cool tile or stone floors and absorbs ambient room noise.

Compare hand knotted, machine made and hand tufted rugs by manufacturing method, feel, room suitability, lifespan, materials, care and customisation.

Rug Comparison Guide

Illustrative folded hand knotted rug showing its pile and backing

Hand Knotted

Crafted knot by knot. Made for generations.

Persian · Modern · Tribal

This rug’s construction
Illustrative folded machine made rug showing its pile and backing

Machine Made

Fine detail. A beautifully consistent finish.

Bespoke collection

Illustrative folded hand tufted rug showing its pile and backing

Hand Tufted

Your shape, your palette, your feel.

Custom rugs

Manufacturing method

Individually hand tied

Each knot is tied onto a woven foundation.

Precision machine woven

A powered loom creates a fine, uniform weave.

Tufted by hand

Yarn is inserted into a canvas, then backed and finished.

Feel

Naturally soft

Varies with fibre, knot quality and pile height.

Soft to exceptionally soft

Extremely soft in pure silk; soft in wool. Other fibres vary.

Customisable

Adjust pile height and density for a plush or firmer feel.

Perfect for

Across the home

Durable wool for busy rooms; silk-rich pieces for quieter spaces.

Comfort & decorative detail

Living rooms and bedrooms. Choose the fibre for your foot traffic.

Across the home, tailored to you

Specify wool for everyday use or silk accents for gentler spaces.

Lifespan

Can last 100+ years*

Heirloom potential with appropriate care and repair.

Around 10 years*

An indicative lifespan with suitable use and care.

Up to 20 years*

With proper care of the pile and backing.

Materials

Natural wool & silk

The balance of wool and silk varies by rug.

Varies by design

Wool, bamboo silk and other options. Check the listed material.

Wool & bamboo silk

Choose your material and blend to suit the brief.

Care

Vacuum gently

Rotate periodically. Specialist cleaning for silk and deep cleans.

Follow the fibre

Gentle vacuuming. Silk and bamboo silk need particular spill care.

Protect the backing

Gentle vacuuming; avoid soaking. Use a specialist for deep cleaning.

Customisation

Choose your piece

Find the right size, pattern and palette in the collection.

Choose your size

Available dimensions vary by design.

Fully made for you

Shape, size, palette, material, pile height and density.

ExploreHand knottedBespokeCustom

*Lifespans are indicative, with suitable use and care. Fibre, construction, backing and foot traffic affect longevity. Silk and bamboo silk need more delicate care than wool. Construction images are illustrative.

Kazak Medallion Blue Red

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