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

 

 

KUBA SEYCHOUR RUG
East Caucasus, Azerbaijan, late 19th century. The asymmetrical floral design in shades of red, blue and green are demonstrative of rugs made at that time for the European market. 6 ft. 7 in. x 3 ft. 6 in. (200 x 107 cm.)