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 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

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 Difference between synthetically and naturally dyed rugs

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Azerbaijan "Harchang" Rug, inspired by the early rug from the Heinrich Kircheim collection ("Orient Stars" ).
 CODE: AZSJB01
Size (metric): 142x254cm
Size (ft): 4'7"x8'3"
Area: 3.6 m2
Density: 170 000 knots per square meter, totally 620 000 knots
Weaving period: 3 months
Colors: madder red, light pink (madder), Persian blue, midnight blue, light blue, gold yellow, maroon/antique ruby, forest green, apricot, natural ivory, natural brown.
Dyes: 100% natural dyes: madder, weld (Reseda Luteola), indigo, pomegranate skins, walnut husks, natural brown sheep wool, natural ivory sheep wool - all are eco-friendly and non-toxic
Materials: Handcarded and handspun wool for pile, ivory wool warps and cotton wefts
Handwoven in Azerbaijan

Design: A particular descendant of the classical Harshang design. The palette of rich, powerful colors...
 

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For more information about the above rug or to place an order please email vd@azerbaijanrugs.com (Baku, Azerbaijan) or ra@azerbaijanrugs.com  (San Francisco Bay Area). We will get back to you within 24 hours or less.