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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Antique Moghan (Mughan) rug with ashik motif border, 19th century, Azerbaijan.  James Burns "The Caucasus: Tradition in Weaving", plate no: 21


Pile: wool, symmetrical knot V6 x H8 = 48psi
Warp: 3 ply (Z5S) ivory cotton – no warp depression
Weft: ivory cotton – 3-4 picks
Original edge and end missing