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 PRAYER RUGS, AZERBAIJAN

 


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Caucasian Shirvan Prayer Rug
Code: SHRP01
Size: 96x115cm
Size (ft): 3'1"x3'9"
Area: 1.10 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 Prayer Rug
Code: SHRP02
Size: 145x175cm
Size (ft): 4'9"x5'8"
Area: 3.53 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