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
 

 

back to "An Educational Guide to Antique Shirvan Bidjov rugs and carpets" main page
 

Antique Shirvan rug, "Bijo", Azerbaijan. late 19th century.

Sothebys Sale: L06871 | Location: London
Auction Dates: Session 1: Wed, 20 Sep 06 11:00 AM

LOT 68 (of 92)
c - A PERPEDIL RUG, NORTHEAST CAUCASUS,

3,000—4,000 GBP
measurements: approximately 154 by 112cm., 5ft. 1in. by 3ft. 8in.

Description: circa 1890
Condition Note: oxidised dark browns and reds, missing checker narrow guard at each end, ends stopped, warp fringe, reovercast sides