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 Sheep Breeds of Azerbaijan

 Shearing, Sorting, Washing, Carding, Spinning

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 Mordants

 Difference between synthetically and naturally dyed rugs

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Antique Tabriz rug, Azerbaijan, NW Iran, early 20th century, 10 ft X 10 ft 04 in, (3.05 m X 3.06 m)

A staggered array of flowering v-shaped vines and palmettes in shades of gold, tan, and soft green, repeats rhythmically across the deep navy ground of this sumptuous antique Tabriz from Persia. Nazmiyal Collection