About the Project: The Purpose

 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

 

Akstafa Rug
Size: 151x224cm
Size (ft): 4'11"x7'4"
Dyes: 100% natural dyes: madder, spurge / euphorbia, indigo, pomegranate skins
Materials: Handcarded and handspun wool for pile, wool warps and madder dyed red wool wefts
Design: Akstafa type of rugs are identified by large stylized peacock figures at the bases of the medallions

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