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 Shirvan carpet, Azerbaijan

Size: m. 2,65 x 1,07 - 8'8" x 3'7"
Age: second half of XIX century.

Five hooked lozenges are depicted on a dark blue ground surrounded by delicate tribal geometrical motives. Among the border's frame the main band stands out with a fascinating pattern known as stylized dragons.

Luciano Coen
Antique rugs and tapestries