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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

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GANJA / GENDGE / GENJE PRAYER RUGS
 

 


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Caucasian Ganja / Genje / Gendge Prayer Rug
Code: GJP01
Size: 100x170cm
Size (ft): 3'3"x5'6"
Area: 1.7 m2
Density: 170 000 knots per square meter
Dyes: 100% natural dyes: madder, spurge / euphorbia, indigo, pomegranate skins, walnut husks
Materials: Handcarded and handspun wool for pile, wool warps and wefts
Design: The field with overall diagonal stripes in green, ivory and blue containing polychrome hooked motifs. The design is taken from the design of 1872 (1289 hijri) dated antique Ganja Prayer rug.
Hand Woven in Azerbaijan