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
 

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Early Kuba or Karabagh dragon carpet, late 18th century, late Khanates Period, Azerbaijan. Dimensions: H: 114 3/4 in. (291.47 cm) W: 71 in. (180.34 cm).  Wool. Metropolitan Museum of Art. Gift of Joseph V. McMullan, 1971. Accession Number 1971.263.6