Caucasian Rugs

In the regions mentioned above, the handmade Caucasian carpets were actually hand woven using woolen material which was actually bold geometric design in primary colors. Traditionally, colors such as deep green, deep rose and vibrant yellow were the most precious. Handmade Caucasian rugs were mostly made in floral designs and natural dyes mostly extracted from roots, herbs and plants could be used. The designs and colors of Caucasian rugs were unique because of the inherent geographic isolation and tradition that was more deeply rooted in Asia than anywhere else.

At times, one can find older antique carpets which are commonly in some new examples that have cotton wefts and wraps. For Shirvan oriental rugs, they have distinct wool wrapped threads made from selvedges and cotton weft threads which came in different colors such as red, white, blue and brown. On the other hand, color and number of selvedges can give identity of an area of origin. Other central Asian nomads such as Uzbeks and Baluch made brighter and bolder varieties. Rather than floor rugs or carpets, most central Asian weaving were designed as decorative trapping and storage bags which made them diversity in their weaving.