This is a kilim from Quba, a city in Azerbaijan. Located near Dagestan to the north of Azerbaijan and situated beside the Caspian Sea.
This region is a mountainous area nestled between the Caspian and Black Seas, known as the Caucasus.
In this isolated mountain terrain where traditions have been carefully preserved, carpets are abundant, yet kilims are extraordinarily rare in both variety and quantity.
However, the quality of those produced here receives the highest recognition in the world. Due to their scarcity, these kilims are exceptionally valuable.
Large-scale pieces with bold patterns such as this are characteristic of kilims from this region.
The distinctive features of Quba kilims are particularly evident in these zigzag-patterned medallions connected in succession, complemented by a zigzag border, and their characteristically elongated proportions.
This is truly a rare Quba kilim on the world stage, and beyond its rarity, the exquisite beauty of the natural dyes—pink, blue, brown, and orange—is immediately apparent.
The abrash further enhances the piece with its distinctive patina and charm.
The weaving is exceptionally tight and dense, demonstrating precision and superior craftsmanship. This is genuinely a kilim of exceptional quality.
