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
 

 

North West Anatolian rugs & kilims from Balikesir Province

 

 
Major Spring Auction
Auction date: Saturday 23. May 2009
Rippon Boswell & Co. International Auctioneers of Rare Carpets & Textiles

Lot: 48
Balikesir Kilim A two-panel kilim from Balikesir, with only about 40 percent of the length of one panel surviving. Damaged sides and corners, signs of age and wear. Backed with canvas.
Origin: West Anatolia
Size: 371 x 157 cm
Age: Ca. 1800
Estimate: 4.500,00 €