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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

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Early Azerbaijan "Garden" rug, NW Iran, late 18th/early 19th century. 10' 2" x 23'. Materials: wool pile, cotton foundation









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