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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

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Fragment of a Calligraphic Textile
Object Name: Fragment
Date: late 13th–14th century
Geography: Egypt
Culture: Islamic
Medium: Cotton
Dimensions: H. 4 5/8 in. (11.8 cm) W. 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Painted and/or Printed
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1972
Accession Number: 1972.120.4
This artwork is not on display

Inscription: Definition: Arabic
Style: Naskhi
Translation: "Glory and victory and prosperity."
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York


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