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The collection of the ANCM's Shusha Branch has recently been enriched with the famous Chelebi carpet. 

The central field of the carpet is formed by the single-medallion composition with sixteen notched petals against a sumakhi (burgundy) background. It is surrounded by auxiliary elements that bear a certain meaning. This ancient Turkic medallion has a variety of meanings, yet, mainly symbolizes the sun. The carpet's main border enhanced with zulfalam patterns, widespread in Azerbaijani carpet weaving. The color combination of the rest of the elements draws special harmony to the composition.

This 18th-century carpet of impeccable quality, made of high-quality wool and dyed with natural dyes, has survived to this day in good condition and is of exceptional importance for the museum collection. 

 

Carpet Chelebi. Karabakh, Azerbaijan. Late 18th – early 19th century. Warp, weft, pile – wool. Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum’s Shusha Branch collection

The carpet was donated to the ANCM's Shusha Branch by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan in 2020.