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

 

Lesghi, Caucasus, circa 1910. Property of an old west German private collection. According to the consignor purchased at "Peti AG", Zurich. - Restored ends, overall very good condition. 1223 AH (written from right to left) / 1808 AD dated.
1322 AH / 1904 AD would be a more plausible date for this rug. 285 x 140 cm

NAGEL AUKTIONEN
Sale 49T, November 5th 2007