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 or Shirvan rug, early 20th century, North East Azerbaijan

Shirvan, Caucasus, circa 1900. Property of an old West German private collection. According to the consignor purchased 1976 at "Peti AG", Zurich. - Overall very good condition. 217 x 131 cm