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

 

Caucasian Kuba Afshan (also called Zaghly or Sajayag) rug
Size:
146x210cm
Size (ft): 4'9"x6'10"
Dyes: 100% natural dyes: madder, spurge / euphorbia, indigo, onion skins
Materials: Handcarded and handspun wool for pile, wool warps and cotton wefts
Design: The dark indigo blue field with stylized Afshan design of large polychrome floral panels and palmettes, small floral motifs and occasional geometric tribal symbols, in an ivory border of crab / harshang motif

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