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 Shahnazarli Rug
Size: 158x211cm
Size (ft): 5'2"x6'11"
Dyes: 100% natural dyes: madder, spurge / euphorbia for green and yellow, indigo, onion skins
Materials: Handcarded and handspun wool for pile, wool warps and cotton wefts
Design: The indigo field with various bird figures, floral motifs around three stepped and checkered lozenge medallions with stylised bold serrated pendants, each containing multiple hooked lozenges, in a golden polychrome interlocked bird design main border between floral and Z motif minor borders

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