Ancient Karabak rug - Carpet - 325 cm - 125 cm

The antique Karabakh carpets (or Karabagh, Garebagh) represent one of the most fascinating, rich, and recognizable textile productions of the Caucasus. Produced in the eponymous mountainous region (historically contested and rich in Armenian and Azerbaijani artisanal traditions), these carpets stand out clearly from other Caucasian carpets in terms of motifs, chromaticity, and stylistic influences. Unlike the classic Caucasian carpets (such as Kazak or Shirvan), predominantly geometric, Karabakh carpets feature a very strong floral and decorative component: