Kazak Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

The Caucasian carpets are from the areas south, east and north of the mountain chain of the Caucasus. Carpets, made before 1925, can be divided into five groups namely; Kazak, Karabach, Sjirvan, Kuba and Dagestan carpets...

In circa 1179 a young man who would grow up to be Cinggis Qahan (Ghengis Khan) was aided by the son of the Chieftain of the Arulat clan. The young man was Bo'orcu. He became one of Cinggis Qahan's Dorben Kulu'ud (Great Warriors). In the Yuan ch'ao pi-shih, Quatrain 205, it is recorded that later in life Cinggis Qahan said "Let Bo'orcu govern the ten thousand of the right hand which take the Altai as pillow." In other words the Qahan gave a proto-tribal unit to a key general. The Lu of Bo'orculu as coming from the same root as the Mongol term Ulus which means the land, animals, and people, that a that an IL or tribal group controls. These people became known as the Bo'orculu or people of Bo'orcu. Over the years Bo'orculu becomes Borchalu. So if Ford is correct and I believe he is that the Borchalu are Mongol than they must be descended from the Horde of Bo'orcu. The Sultanate of Borchali was located in the southeastern part of Georgia and in the eastern part of today's Turkey. At the beginning of the 18th century, Borchali was vassal of the Khanate of Ganja and in 1736 was ceded by Persian Emperor Nadir Shah...

Fine Pak red Kazak Pakistani rug, hand knotted Design: Three Diamond A Pakistani rug (Pak Persian rug or Pakistani carpet) is a type of handmade floor-covering textile traditio...

A stunning Karachov Kazak rug, originating from Russia in the 19th century. This exceptional piece boasts a rich history, showcasing the traditional craftsmanship and vibrant pattern...

Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Russia circa 1910-1920, this 4x5 antique rug is among some of the most intriguing Kazak tribal rugs added to Rug & Kilim’s Antique collectio...