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Cream shield medallion Kazak rug on sky blue, 79×117cm
Large cream shield lined with tombstone panels holding trees and combs
Red cross medallion with stepped arms inside the cream shield
Panels alternating red and green, the shield edge like a crenellated wall
Branching flower-trees and small tan animals in the blue corners
Red border of ivory snowflake-stars and navy hooked diamonds
Hand-knotted wool pile of cream shield Kazak rug, 79×117cm
One-of-a-kind cream shield medallion Afghan Kazak rug
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Cream shield medallion Kazak rug on sky blue, 79×117cm
Large cream shield lined with tombstone panels holding trees and combs
Red cross medallion with stepped arms inside the cream shield
Panels alternating red and green, the shield edge like a crenellated wall
Branching flower-trees and small tan animals in the blue corners
Red border of ivory snowflake-stars and navy hooked diamonds
Hand-knotted wool pile of cream shield Kazak rug, 79×117cm
One-of-a-kind cream shield medallion Afghan Kazak rug

Cream Shield Kazak

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A large cream shield-shaped medallion fills most of a sky-blue field, its outline lined with small tombstone-shaped panels, each holding a stylised tree or comb in red, green or navy. Inside the shield sits a red cross-shaped medallion with stepped arms, outlined in green, with a small blue and ivory panel at its centre and navy arrowhead bars above and below. Branching flower-trees and small tan animal figures stand in the corners of the blue field. A wide red border of alternating ivory snowflake-stars and navy hooked diamonds runs between blue and ivory guard stripes, with a short fringe at both ends.

Hand-knotted in wool. The small panels lining the shield alternate between red and green grounds all the way round, so the edge of the medallion reads like a crenellated wall. At 79×117cm this is an extra small rug — a doorway, bedside or small hallway piece.

  • Origin: Afghanistan
  • Type: Kazak, hand-knotted
  • Material: 100% wool
  • Design: Shield medallion
  • Size: 79×117cm (2'7"×3'10") — Extra Small
  • Colour: Chestnut Brown
  • SKU: NSRW 715104
  • One-of-a-kind: Yes

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100% wool pile, hand-knotted in Afghanistan, with a short fringe at both ends. Wool is naturally resilient and hard-wearing, and the thick pile of a Kazak is made for everyday floor use.

The wide red border hides everyday marks well. The cream shield at the centre is the lightest large area and will show marks and pile shading first, and the sky-blue corners will show fading from strong sunlight before the red.

The great cream shape at the centre of this rug belongs to one of the most recognisable Caucasian designs, the shield Kazak — named for the large medallion that fills the field like a warrior's shield. What gives it away is the edge. Instead of a smooth outline, the shield is lined all round with small tombstone-shaped panels, each one holding a stylised tree or comb, so its outline looks crenellated like a fortified wall. Follow the panels round and you will see the weaver alternating their colours, red then green then red, which keeps the edge lively rather than heavy. Inside the shield, a red cross-shaped medallion with stepped arms gives the centre its focus, and out in the blue corners, small animal figures and branching trees add the touches of village life that make Kazaks so characterful.

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Shipping
We ship from Japan to the United States, the United Kingdom and 19 European countries. Shipping is free on orders of ¥150,000 or more (approx. $1,000 / £790 / €920); orders below that ship at a ¥15,000 flat rate (approx. $99 / £79 / €92). Each rug is carefully rolled and wrapped. Orders are dispatched within 3 to 5 business days, then take 7 to 15 business days in transit. Every order ships with tracking. Import duties and taxes may apply in your country; please contact us before ordering for details.

Returns
For a change of mind, contact us within 30 days of delivery. Items must be unused, in original condition and in original packaging. Return shipping is paid by the customer and can be expensive from outside Japan, so please ask us about size or colour before you order. If your rug arrives damaged, defective or not as ordered, contact us with photos within 30 days of delivery: we pay for the return and send a replacement or a full refund.

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Every rug is one of a kind. Its page lists the country of origin, the material and the exact size in centimetres. You can see it in person in Tokyo or Chiba by appointment, or ask us about it on LINE. Returns: 7 days in Japan, 30 days international.