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
 

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Early Shirvan carpet, Shirvan Region, Azerbaijan. early to mid 19th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Dimensions: Rug: L. 153 1/2 in. (389.9 cm) W. 68 1/2 in. (174 cm). Credit Line: Gift of Joseph V. McMullan, 1972 Accession Number: 1972.80.3. Provenance: Joseph V. McMullan, New York (by 1965–72)