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 Caucasian Soumakh rug, "Konagkend" design, Eastern Azerbaijan, 7ft 6in x 8ft 1in, late 19th century, sold $3500, 21 Nov 2006 14743 SF and LA, Bonhams