About the Antique Rugs of the Future Project

 Sheep Breeds of Azerbaijan

 Shearing, Sorting, Washing, Carding, Spinning

 "The advantages of handspun yarn to machine spun yarn"

 Rediscovery of Ancient Natural Dyes		 Our Natural Dyestuffs

 Mordants

 Difference between synthetically and naturally dyed rugs

 Weaving and Finishing Steps

 Galleries of ARFP Caucasian Azerbaijani Rugs
 


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



 

The Foy Casper "Karapinar" rug, 16th century, sold at Brunk Auctions in Asheville, North Carolina in 31 May, 2003 (lot no:57). Sold for $297,000. Moshe Tabibnia Collection, Milano, Italy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

detailed images courtesy: rugtracker.com

http://articles.latimes.com/2005/jul/16/world/fg-carpet16/2