
Built for High Traffic
Hand-spun mountain wool thrives in busy rooms.
The Kazak-weaving tradition of the southern Caucasus — spanning the highland villages of what is today southwestern Azerbaijan and Armenia — produced some of the most structurally bold and chromatically vital tribal rugs in the oriental canon, prized for their emphatic geometry, high wool pile, and the raw vitality of their natural dye palette.
This large-format piece presents a classical triple-medallion field composition: three oversized stepped octagons arranged vertically on a dark navy-and-ivory micro-checkered ground, each shield differentiated in color — the uppermost and lowermost medallions anchored in terracotta with sage-green interior panels bearing hooked crosses and stylized bilateral tree forms, the central medallion reversing the palette to an ivory field with a terracotta surround and a deep navy center diamond — creating a rhythmic chromatic dialogue that animates the vertical axis.
The spandrel spaces carry angular reciprocal hook motifs and geometric crab ornaments typical of the Borchalu and Lori-Pambak sub-tribal traditions, while the main ivory border deploys a confident procession of terracotta lozenge-rosettes with flanking geometric guards in olive and sawtooth slate. The fringe is intact and the wool retains a firm, lustrous hand consistent with a new production woven in the classical idiom. A piece of this scale and compositional clarity commands a room with the unapologetic authority of a museum-grade tribal artifact.
Stepped octagonal medallions with internal hooked crosses, stylized latch-hook borders, geometric bi-lateral tree forms, Memling-style guls, reciprocal comb guard borders, angular S-hook and crab motifs in spandrels
One-of-one hand-knotted weaves steeped in nomadic heritage.

Hand-spun mountain wool thrives in busy rooms.

Organic root and mineral dyes age with grace.

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

Originally woven to endure mountain migrations, genuine tribal rugs are among the most resilient, low-maintenance pieces you can place on a floor.
Geometric medallions and rich abrash naturally disguise footprints, pet hair, and daily wear between cleanings.
Reinforced wool selvedges and hand-knotted foundations lie flat and hold firm for 50 to 100+ years.
Dense, springy mountain wool insulates cool tile or stone floors and absorbs ambient room noise.
Rug Comparison Guide | ![]() Hand KnottedCrafted knot by knot. Made for generations. Persian · Modern · Tribal This rug’s construction | ![]() Machine MadeFine detail. A beautifully consistent finish. Bespoke collection | ![]() Hand TuftedYour shape, your palette, your feel. Custom rugs |
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| 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. |
| Explore | Hand knottedExplore hand knotted rugs | BespokeExplore bespoke rugs | CustomCreate your custom rug |
*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 Triple Medallion Terracotta
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