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



CAUCASIAN KHYZY / KHIZI FINDIGHAN VILLAGE RUGS, AZERBAIJAN
 

 



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Caucasian Khyzy Fyndyghan (Findigan) Rug
Code: BKF01
Size: 164x230cm
Size (ft): 5'4"x7'6"
Area: 3.77 m2
Density: 170 000 knots per square meter
Dyes: 100% natural dyes: madder, spurge / euphorbia, indigo, pomegranate skins
Materials: Handcarded and handspun wool for pile, wool warps and cotton wefts
Hand Woven in Azerbaijan