Featured in this lot is this Antique Afghan Uzbek Kazakh Pile Wool Rug. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally pile woven wool construction that shows vegetable dye that is natural and shows borders with medallions and a double band and shows a field that includes geometric patterns with multiple motifs that include ram's horn (kocboynuzu), grain (tahil), hook (cengel), comb (tarak) and eye (goz) motifs. A feature of the Kazakh and Uzbek rugs is the use of excellent reds, blues, yellows, and greens. Rich colours of red, yellow, tan, cream, green, blue and light blue. While the origins of Kazak rugs trace back to the Caucasus region, their production has expanded to other areas, including Afghanistan. Afghan Uzbek Kazakh rugs have garnered attention for their adherence to traditional weaving methods and design principles while infusing their own regional flair. The wool used, although coarse, is highly lustrous and durable. Blue-grey fringe finish the length ends. The condition of this beautiful Afghan Uzbek Kazakh pile wool rug is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements are approximately 42"W x 68"L.