Karabagh is a historical region located in the southern Caucasus, which includes parts of present-day Armenia and Azerbaijan. It is known for its long tradition of carpet weaving, which dates back centuries.

Karabagh carpets are typically made using the double-knot technique, which results in a dense and durable carpet with intricate designs and vibrant colours. The carpets often feature geometric patterns, including stylized flowers, stars, and animal motifs. The colours used in Karabagh carpets are typically bright and bold, and include reds, blues, greens, and yellows.

The production of Karabagh carpets was a major industry in the region for centuries, and it continues to be an important cultural and economic activity today. The carpets are highly valued by collectors and are considered to be among the finest examples of traditional Caucasian weaving.

In addition to carpets, the Karabagh region is also known for its production of other textiles, more...

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A Karabagh pile rug, Kalbajar Village, Southern Caucasus…

Karabagh Pile Rug, Southern Caucasus Mountains, 19th Century

A Karabagh pile rug, Kalbajar Village, Southern Caucasus Mountains, last quarter of the 19th century, 190 x 120 cm

A Caucasian Karabagh rug, early 19th century, 124 x 223 cm

Early 19th Century Caucasian Karabagh Rug

A Caucasian Karabagh rug, early 19th century, 124 x 223 cm

A Caucasian rug, Karabagh district, circa 1920, 225 x 129 cm

Karabagh Caucasian Rug, circa 1920 (225 x 129 cm)

A Caucasian rug, Karabagh district, circa 1920, 225 x 129 cm

A Karabagh district kilim, southern Caucasus, circa 1930, 308…

Caucasus Kilim, Karabagh District, circa 1930

A Karabagh district kilim, southern Caucasus, circa 1930, 308 cm x 192 cm

A good Iranian Karabagh woollen pile rug, 20th century,…

Geometric Karabagh Rug, 20th Century, 303 x 204 cm

A good Iranian Karabagh woollen pile rug, 20th century, geometric designs on a red ground, 303 x 204 cm

A North-West Persian runner, Karabagh, early 20th century, 439…

Early 20th Century Karabagh Runner from North-West Persia

A North-West Persian runner, Karabagh, early 20th century, 439 x 102 cm

A North-West Persian runner, Karabagh, early 20th century, 383…

Early 20th Century Karabagh Runner from North-West Persia

A North-West Persian runner, Karabagh, early 20th century, 383 x 117 cm