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, South Kuba Region, Azerbaijan. second half 19th century.

Shirvan Long Rug, East Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (small spot of wear, black corrosion), 10 ft. x 3 ft. 6 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

Sale 2362 Lot 199
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