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


SHIRVAN DRAGON RUGS, AZERBAIJAN

 


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Caucasian Shirvan Dragon or Khatai Design carpet
Code: SHRDR01
Size: 285x368cm
Size (ft): 9'4"x12'0"
Area: 10.48 m2
Density: 220 000 knots per square meter
Dyes: 100% natural dyes: madder, spurge / euphorbia, indigo, pomegranate skins, walnut husks
Materials: Handcarded and handspun wool for pile, wool warps and cotton wefts

Caucasian Floral Shirvan Rug
Code: SHRDR02
Size: 150x200cm
Size (ft): 4'11"x6'6"
Area: 3.0 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
Design: The design is taken from the design of the 18th century Shirvan carpet illustrated by Vegh and Layer. Offset rows of disconnected alternating palmettes on three axes.