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
 

back to "An Educational Guide to Antique Shirvan Kilims" main page
 

Antique Shirvan kilim, early 20th century, Azerbaijan.

"Lamp" design, North East Azerbaijan
Lot 158
Kuba Kelim, Northeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, 10 ft. 10 in. x 5 ft. 2 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,000

Fine Oriental Rugs & Carpets - Sale 2486
Skinner Auctioneers & Appraisers of Antiques & Fine Art