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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Antique Khyzy rug, early 20th century, Fyndyghan village, Khyzy-Bermek Region, (south of historical Shabran, north west of Baku, south of Kuba, north of Shamakhi), Azerbaijan. USA, private collection. 4'7" x 7'5"