Kassim Ushag is a rug woven by Kurdish groups of the Karabagh district in the southern Caucasus region. Kasim Ushag is the most famous Caucasian Kurdish rug design. They are geometric, and have a central medallion in a diamond or octagon shape. The design contains hints of dragon images across the field, in the medallion as well as around the corners. The four corners feature large diagonal dragon motifs in S shape, with tribal motifs. Scattered flowers and nomadic design elements are also woven into the background. The main border displays alternating rows of flowers, stars or flowers along with leaves and vines.
The colors in the Kassim Ushag carpet backgrounds are traditionally red, blue and ivory. Different shades of green, brown, gold and cinnamon are used for the design elements, borders and outlines of the design. The colors used in Kasim Ushag rugs are generally bold compared to other Karabagh villages. Both the materials used and the artistic level are of high quality, making Kassim Ushag a sublime Caucasian rug.
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