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 Sheep Breeds of Azerbaijan

 Shearing, Sorting, Washing, Carding, Spinning

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 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
 

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The "Graf" Dragon carpet, original size 230 x 678 cm, shown here is a section 230 x 320 cm. Largely destroyed by fire during World War II.  Safavid Period, Karabagh (Gendje) or Shirvan Province (Beylerbeyi), Azerbaijan. Islamisches Museum der Staatlichen Museen zu Berlin. The carpet is attributed to the 15th century by many authors. Karabacek even argued for the 13th century.