carpet weavingin Guba
Along with its beautiful nature and magnificent mountains, Guba is an ancient city with colourful traditions. Carpet weaving has been practiced here since time immemorial. You can schedule a visit in advance to the ‘Gadim Guba’ and ‘Azerkhalcha’ carpet factories and take part in a masterclass conducted by local carpet weavers.
More than 30 types of carpet are woven, traditionally by women, in villages such as Pirebedil, Devechi, Gonagkend, Zeiwa and Garagashli, as well as the neighbouring region of Gusar. What's more, each village’s carpets have their own distinctive characteristics, for example, carpets woven in Pirebedil are famous for their elaborate floral designs on blue or ivory backgrounds, while those from Gonagkend often have a central medallion. Those carpets called ‘Butali’ usually feature buta elements, symbolizing fire. One great way to experience these age-old traditions is by booking a masterclass through private guides or the Guba Regional Tourism Office.
