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

 


 

A SEYCHOUR LONG RUG
EAST CAUCASUS, CIRCA 1860
Of Bidjov design, the shaded royal blue field with an overall design of angular polychrome palmettes and serrated leaves scattered with occasional angular bird-like motifs, in a running dog border with an inner deep tomato-red scrolling S-motif minor stripe, light even overall wear, selvages rebound, both ends partially restored in the outer stripe
10ft.8in. x 4ft.3in. (324cm. x 130cm.)

Price Realized Ј4,541 ($8,024)

Christie's Sale Information
Sale 6897
oriental rugs and carpets
29 April 2004
London, King Street