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

 

Lot 317
Baku Khila-Afshan long rug, Baku region, Azerbaijan, East Caucasus, mid 19th century, 11 ft .4 in. x 5 ft. 3.45m. x 1.52m. £900-1200
Woolley & Wallis, Salisbury Salerooms Ltd.
Carpets & Rugs Sale on Tuesday 9th October 2001
Condition: Overall wear, heavy in places, end outer guards rewoven, one split, other small repairs.
Hammer Price £1150