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The
Caucasian region inhabits one of the
world's most diverse populations.
According to carpet experts, the
Caucasus is famous for three designs:
Shirvan, Kuba, and Kazak.
The colours of older Caucasian rugs are
mostly made from natural materials found
in the respective tribal regions. Older
Caucasian carpets were made of wool. The
warps and weft threads are made from
hand spun woollen yarn or goat hair.
Sometimes older carpets can be found
with cotton warps and wefts. Warp
threads can be made of undyed light yarn
in one area, and dark or mixed in
another. Goat hair is also used for the
warp threads, but never for the pile.
Weft threads can be of different colours
such as rusty red/brown, blue or white.
The number and colours of selvages often
can be an identifier of the area of
origin.
The carpets from the Caucasus region are
readily distinguished by their
geometrical designs and bold colours.
The use of bold colour contrasting with
warm primary colours can help to create
a sense of warmth and comfort within
sometimes dreary surroundings. This is
especially important when considering
the regions where people in the Caucasus
live are often cold and mountainous.
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