Стр. 55 - Azərbaycan xalçaları

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Khanbagi (Khan’s garden) can still be seen here. The Zengi and Boyuk Rivers flow through the
district, creating a captivating beauty. As seen in the name of the province, the forests were full
of flowers, stretching from Ashagi Akhta towards the east of Elibey Mountain. Darachichak
province’s Tesh Mountains stretched from the north up to Garakishi to mark the borders of
the ancient Turks, the Dish Oghuz. The sum-
mer settlement in Darachichak is the same as
the Altuntakht mentioned in the “The Book
of Dede Korkut.” This district is mountainous
and is situated 1500-2000 meters above sea
level. Agriculture was the major occupation
of the local people. Since ancient times, the
villages of Alapars, Gorchulu, Bigli, Garagala,
Garniyarig, Ozanlar, and Ulashig have been
famous for their carpet weaving traditions.
In general, the carpets of the aforementioned
three provinces show that rearing black and
brown sheep with long wool and goats influ-
enced weaving technology in these areas.
In addition to typical major elements, sallama, goshabuynuz (double-horned), darag (comb),
shamdan (candlestick), s-shapes, stars, and dordunsur (four part elements) motifs were applied
to the carpets woven in Aparan-Darachichak-Talin. Between seven and ten color shades were
used on the carpets of this district.