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Sheep Breeds of Azerbaijan

Shearing,
Sorting, Washing, Carding, Spinning

"The advantages of handspun yarn to machine spun yarn"

Rediscovery of Ancient Natural Dyes
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Mordants

Difference between synthetically and naturally dyed rugs

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Galleries of ARFP Caucasian Azerbaijani Rugs

 


 

Antique Kuba rug, Northern Kuba Region, North East Azerbaijan.


Lot 22 - A SEYCHOUR RUG
EAST CAUCASUS, CIRCA 1880

Price Realized £4,800 ($8,976)

Sale Information
Christie's Sale 7264
Oriental Rugs and Carpets
9 October 2006
London, King Street

Lot Description
A SEYCHOUR RUG
EAST CAUCASUS, CIRCA 1880
Full pile throughout, corroded brown, repaired small tear and weaving irregularity, overall good condition
3ft.11in. x 2ft.2in. (119cm. x 66cm.)
Special Notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Literature
Maj Sterner, Orientens Mattor Och Deras Vard, Stockholm, 1944, p.183.