Avar rugs are woven by the Avar ethnic group from Daghestan, a region in the Caucasus. These rugs are notable for their distinctive designs, with the traditional Avar motif featuring a hooked diamond shape in light red on a rich indigo blue field.
A notable example include a late 19th-century piece showcasing the characteristic hooked diamond motifs.
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