2668 Gharabagh 5 ft x 16 ft (152 x 488) Circa 1900 In the south of Caucasus is the province of Gharabagh (Karabagh), a more sedentary and easy life encouraged throughout the region an intense output of rugs of a high quality and with great character. Rugs from Gharabagh during this period tended to reflect Russian imperial tastes, while still keeping their unique tribal character.