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 KUBA BILIJI & OTHER VILLAGE RUGS, AZERBAIJAN

 


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Caucasian Kuba Biliji (Bee-lee-jee) Rug
Code: KUBI01
Size: 136x195cm
Size (ft): 4'5"x6'4"
Dyes: 100% natural dyes: madder, spurge / euphorbia, indigo, pomegranate rinds
Materials: Handcarded and handspun wool for pile, wool warps and cotton wefts
Hand Woven in Azerbaijan

 Kuba Runner with empty field
Code: KURU01
Size: 80x280cm
Size (ft): 2'7"x9'2"
Area: 2.24 m2
Density: 220 000 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		 .