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

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Antique Shirvan rug, Azerbaijan. 19th century. Private Collection

This unique design contains several different motifs including a kochak (ram’s horn) design alternating with stylized images of women’s jewelry. These are placed on a red field and contrast beautifully with the major border consisting of a meandering ‘T’ design against a yellow background