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 Kuba Alpan rug, late 19th century, Northern Hillside Kuba Region, North East Azerbaijan

Seichour Rug, Northeast Caucasus, late 19th century, (severely corroded black field, areas of wear, repairs), 4 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft. 3 in.

Lot 1258 in Fine Oriental Rugs & Carpets

May 14th, 2005, Skinner Auctioneers & Appraisers of Antiques & Fine Art