Located in the Caucasus, the inhabitants of this town are a mixture of Christian Armenians and Muslim Turkic and Kurdish tribes. Kazak rugs have large scaled patterns frequently with several medallions. The playful color palate is bright and energetic with contrasting colors. The appearance of the Christian cross can sometimes be associated with rugs woven by the Armenians. Kazak rugs are highly sought after by designers and work well as a design element with modern furniture.