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 Serapi carpet, Azerbaijan, NW Iran, circa 1880, 9' 9" x 13' 3", wool pile, cotton foundation, "Historically Significant and Highly Decorative Carpets and Tapestries", Beauvais Carpets