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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"Sanguszko" Safavid Carpet, Kerman, Central Iran, late 16th century, Musee des Arts Decoratifs in Paris - Paris Decorative Arts Museum, (from V. Berinstain et al., Great Carpets of the World, fig. 106).