Caucasian Shirvan rugs and Shirvan carpets from the country of its origin

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

ANTIQUE RUGS OF THE FUTURE PROJECT>>GALLERIES>>SHIRVAN RUGS (totally 13 Shirvan rugs)

Note: The knot density of Shirvan rugs varies between 170 000 to 250 000 knots per square meter. (110 to 160 knots per square inch) Warps are always wool and wefts are either 2 shots of two or three ply ivory wool or cotton. All the yarns are Z spun.

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Shirvan Salyan rug with pomegranate motif Size: 122x132cm Size (ft): 4'0"x4'3" Area: 1.61 m² Density: 245 000 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	Shirvan Dragon or Khatai Design carpet 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	Dragon Shirvan Rug 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

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Shirvan Marasali Kabistan Prayer rug Size: 110x145cm Size (ft): 3'7"x4'9" Area: 1.59 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	Shirvan Buta Rug 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	Shirvan Marasali Prayer rug Size: 125x170cm Size (ft): 4'1"x5'6" Area: 2.12 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

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