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


OTHER SHIRVAN RUGS, AZERBAIJAN

 


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Caucasian Shirvan Sorsor Rug
Code: SHRB02
Size
: 110x150cm
Size (ft): 3'7"x4'11"
Area: 1.65 m2
Density: 200 000 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

Caucasian Shirvan Shilyan Rug
Code: SHRSHL01
Size: 202x280cm
Size (ft): 6'7"x9'2"
Area: 5.65 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

Shirvan Buta Rug
Code: SHRB03
Size: 96x174cm
Size (ft): 3'1"x5'8"
Area: 1.67 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
 


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Shirvan Buta Rug
Code: SHRB01
Size: 94x188cm
Size (ft): 3'1"x6'2"
Area: 1.76 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
Shirvan Runner
Code: SHRR01
Size: 83x260cm
Size (ft): 2'8"x8'6"
Area: 2.158 m2
Density: 200 000 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