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 Syrt Tchi Tchi rug, Circa 1880, 3'7"x5'

Note: The green minor border containing octagonal star elements and the main border with colorful geometric motifs are very interesting and appealing in this rug. Woven in Syrt Chichi or in one of the villages to the south of Syrt Chichi village. (Absolute Rugs)