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

 

Antique Baku Afshan Gul long rug, 5ft 2in x 12ft 9in, late 19th century, Azerbaijan
Estimated price: 12 000 Euros.
Bonhams Auctions, 26 September 2006,
14030 Los Angeles and San Francisco