Carpet Achma-Yumma
Chronicle of Karabakh Carpets
Let's take a closer look at the Achma-Yumma carpet, one of the most popular in this region.
Since ancient times, these carpets have been woven in the village of Khidirli in the Aghdam district, in the villages of Papi and Sofulu in the Jabrail district, since the 18th century in Shusha city and in the nearby villages of Khalfali and Shirlan, as well as in carpet weaving centers in the Khojavand district.
The notched rhomb-shaped medallions decorate the carpet's central field. They join each other to create a flowing and dynamic achma-yumma (open and close) composition (hence the name).
Carpet Achma-Yumma. Karabakh, Azerbaijan. Early 20th century. Wool, pile. Handmade. Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum collection
