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 RUNNER
EAST CAUCASUS, CIRCA 1850
Of Bidjov design, the shaded chocolate-brown field with an overall design of polychrome angular flowering palmettes and serrated leaves, in a shaded claret-red angular flowering vine and running dog stripe, even overall wear, corroded black, selvages rebound in parts, original braided fringes with partial losses. 8ft.8in. x 3ft.9in. (264cm. x 114cm.)


Price Realized Ј5,019 ($8,869)

Christie's Sale Information
Sale 6897
Oriental Rugs and Carpets
29 April 2004
London, King Street