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


 

 

Caucasian Seichur Kuba rug
Late 19th Century
3ft 4in X 5ft 1in
Desciption: Its overscale, dragon-like leaves, medallions and blossoms marry harmoniously with its profusion of deeply saturated apple green and sapphire-to-aquamarine blues to produce a powerful artistic effect. Claremont Rugs