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

 

 

Antique Kuba rug, early 20th century, Northern Kuba Region, North East Azerbaijan

An ivory guarded shield-like, keyhole medallion on an abrashed blue field with an ivory ground running dog border.
Provenance: Private Collection, London, Ontario. 6 ft. 4 in. x 4 ft. 6 in. (194 x 139 cm)