The Caucasus Mountains

In the village of Kosolar in southern Georgia, women take great pride in keeping the tradition of carpet weaving alive. They are the latest link in a chain promoting Caucasian crafts stretching back to the 19th century. For nomadic Persians, rug making and handmade handicrafts are done according to an ancient method with exclusive tools of weaving and beautiful patterns that are inspired from the nature, fauna and flora.


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Flatweave wool panels with traditional motifs

Kazak Mafrash

Wool flatweave saddlebag with traditional iconography

Bedding Bag

Wool bag with traditional iconography in muted tones

Saddle Bag

Wool flatweave rug with traditional designs

Kuba Bidjov

Shirvan Kilim

Wool flatweave rug in vibrant tones with traditional iconography

Kilim

Wool flatweave horse cover with animals, stars, and other traditional motifs

Horse Cover

Red, black, and gold utility flatweave blanket with small, precise buds in supplementary weave

Sofeh Kilim

Utility flatweave blanket with alternating stripes or red, white, and blue with traditional motifs

Jijim

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