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 Sheep Breeds of Azerbaijan

 Shearing, Sorting, Washing, Carding, Spinning

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 Rediscovery of Ancient Natural Dyes		 Our Natural Dyestuffs

 Mordants

 Difference between synthetically and naturally dyed rugs

 Weaving and Finishing Steps

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A fragmentary Isfahan carpet, early 17th century (Shah Abbas or Shah Safi period), reduced in length, one end border from another Isfahan carpet, scattered repairs, a few small holes, bound on three sides, 295x292cm, $19 000 - 24 000