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 Kazak Akstafa Rug
Size: 150x200cm
Size (ft): 4'11"x6'6"
Area: 3 m2
Density: 195 000 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
Handwoven in Azerbaijan

Design: A tribal rug design depicting a stick figure bird with illustrious long tail feathers. Stylized Rams Horn motif main border.

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