Dargins or Dargwa (Dargwa: дарганти, darganti) are a Northeast Caucasian native ethnic group originating in the North Caucasus, and who make up the second largest ethnic group in the North Caucasian republic of Dagestan.

They formed the state of Kaitag in the Middle Ages and Renaissance until Russian conquest.

Regarding the origin of Northeast Caucasian peoples, two hypotheses were put forward — the autochthonous one (developed in the works of M.G.

According to genetic studies in 2023, the following haplogroups are found to predominate among Dargins (Dargwa, Kaitaks, Kubachis):[4] The infrastructure and architecture of the Dargin people was extremely well developed compared to their neighbors throughout history.

The artistry of the Dargins is clearly shown in their decorative and applied art: in the creations of the Kubachi silversmiths; in the work of stonecutters, toolmakers, woodworkers, and ceramic and tile workers; in weaving, leatherwork, and furwork; and in spirited folk dance and vocal music.