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

 


This is an attractive northern Hillside Kuba rug with so called Lesghi Star or Zeyve design,  probably Alpan village.  (V.D.)

Skinner Auctioneers and Appraisers

Fine Oriental Rugs & Carpets - Sale 2405 - Lot 238

Seichour Rug, Northeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (small area of minor wear), 4 ft. 8 in. x 3 ft. 4 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,000
Sold for $2,015