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Karabagh (Caucasian)

Karabagh (Qarabagh) is a historic region of the southern Caucasus, historically home to both Armenians and Azerbaijanis, whose rugs are Caucasian rather than Persian; it lies north of the Aras and is distinct from Qara Dagh on the Iranian side.

Also Qara Bagh · Qarabağ · Karabakh · Artsakh

See also Kuba (Caucasian), Qara Dagh

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Karabagh (Caucasian): a detail of Antique Qarabağ (Artsakh) Gol Farang Armenian-Signed Caucasian Rug, c. 1890–1910, 250x140cm
Detail from Antique Qarabağ (Artsakh) Gol Farang Armenian-Signed Caucasian Rug, c. 1890–1910, 250x140cm →
In the collection

Karabagh, in the collection.

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