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
 

 

 

Lambali (so called Lambalo) Prayer  rug, (inspired by Ian Bennet's Antique Kazak Frog rug) with natural ivory field and main border
CODE: KZBJF03

Size (metric): 114x141cm
Size (ft): 3'8"x4'7"
Area: 1.6 m2
Density: 106 000 knots per square meter, totally 170 000 knots
Weaving period: two and half months
Dyes: 100% natural dyes: madder, weld (Reseda Luteola), indigo, pomegranate skins, walnut husks, natural brown sheep wool, natural ivory sheep wool
- all are eco-friendly and non-toxic
Materials: Handcarded and handspun wool for pile, wool warps and madder dyed red wefts
Handwoven in Kazak Region, Azerbaijan

Design:
The single large medallion in the central field is called "Gurbagha" in Borchali Region. "Gurbagha" means a "frog" in Azerbaijani Turkish language. The design is related to Lori Pambak rugs and should be considered as archetype of the Lori Pambak rugs. The antique rugs with this design are extemely rare and expensive. There are only a few examples are known. The pictures can be viewed here.

Read more about the history of the Lambali rugs here

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For more information about the above rug or to place an order please email vd@azerbaijanrugs.com (Baku, Azerbaijan) or ra@azerbaijanrugs.com  (San Francisco Bay Area). We will get back to you within 24 hours or less.