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 Sheep Breeds of Azerbaijan

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 Mordants

 Difference between synthetically and naturally dyed rugs

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Central Anatolia, Karapinar region, c. 1800-50. A classic Holbein type with two large connected octagons.
Note the boldly rendered Ottoman tulips bracketed by spiky hyacinth blossoms.


Dennis Dodds Collection
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