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Aubussons, Axminsters, Savonneries, Tapestries, Persian carpets and more at Metropolitan Carpet Gallery

 

ORIENTAL RUGS DICTIONARY

Zakatala

 

Zakatala is the the name of a region in south Caucasus. In this region there are a group of villages that made variety of rugs mostly with Kazak or Avar designs.