For your consideration is a Vintage Afghan Caucasian Uzbek Ghazni Wool Rug. Uzbek Ghazni rugs are among the finest textiles woven by Uzbek master weavers in Afghanistan. Using bright and intricate designs, they bring to life traditional craftsmanship with hand spun Ghazni wool. These tribal carpets beautifully mesh geometric patterns and traditional motifs with transitional colours. Though once famous for being the capital of an empire, the Afghan province of Ghazni is now better known for the wool its sheep produce. Perfect for carpets, this wool is the purest possible shade of white, a blank, soft and oily canvas for natural dyes. Caucasian rugs are primarily produced as village productions rather than city pieces. This impressive wool rug features traditional Uzbek motifs of SAÇBAGI (Hair Band, communicates a desire to wed), su yolu (running water), cengel (hook), goz (eye), HAÇ (cross). Against a red colour field are colours of blue, light blue, orange, cream, and brown. Fringe on both ends are greyish blue. Central medallion has a triple-banded border. The overall condition of this beautiful Afghan Caucasian Uzbek Ghazni wool rug is good with no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this Afghan rug are approximately 45"W x 65"L.