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
 

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Early Kuba or Karabagh dragon carpet (Metropolitan Museum attributes this rug to Kuba), 17th century, Safavid Period, Azerbaijan. Dimensions: H: 170 in. (431.8 cm) W. 90.00 in. (228.6 cm). Wool (weft and pile); cotton (warp). The James F. Ballard Collection, Gift of James F. Ballard, 1922. Metropolitan Museum of Art. Accession Number 22.100.122