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Sheep Breeds of Azerbaijan

Shearing,
Sorting, Washing, Carding, Spinning

"The advantages of handspun yarn to machine spun yarn"

Rediscovery of Ancient Natural Dyes
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Difference between synthetically and naturally dyed rugs

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OTTOMAN CARPETS IN THE XVI - XVII CENTURIES (16-17TH CENTURIES)



 


A 'GHIRLANDAIO' RUG
WEST ANATOLIA, LATE 17TH CENTURY

Price Realized £12,500 ($20,125)

Sale Information

Christies Sale 7960
Oriental Rugs and Carpets Including Turkmen Weavings From The Collection of Erik Risman
5 April 2011
London, King Street
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Lot Description

A 'GHIRLANDAIO' RUG
WEST ANATOLIA, LATE 17TH CENTURY
Some areas of wear and repiling, a few small repairs, selvages replaced, ends secured
4ft.9in. x 3ft.10in. (145cm. x 117cm.)
Special Notice

Provenance: Anon. sale Sotheby's New York, 14 December 2001, lot 60.