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
 

 

North West Anatolian rugs & kilims from Balikesir Province

 

 

Antique Panderma/Bandırma prayer rug, Balikesir Province, Turkey


Lot 125†
A Pandirma prayer rug West Anatolia, 6 ft 2 in x 4 ft 7 in (188 x 140 cm)
Sold for £1,320 inc. premium

BONHAMS AUCTION 14888: ORIENTAL AND EUROPEAN CARPETS & RUGS
17 Apr 2007 11:00 BST
LONDON, NEW BOND STREET

A Pandirma prayer rug
West Anatolia, the plain ivory field below a stepped mihrab supporting a hanging urn framed by beige spandrels and floral motif borders
6 ft 2 in x 4 ft 7 in (188 x 140 cm)