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 so called Lesghi Star rug, original name: Zeyve
Size:
117x155cm
Size (ft): 3'10"x5'1"
Dyes: 100% natural dyes: madder, spurge / euphorbia, indigo, pomegranate rinds
Materials: Handcarded and handspun wool for pile, wool warps and cotton wefts
Design: The shaded ivory field with two red/ivory hooked and stepped Seljuque Star medallions surrounded by various Turkic tribal motifs, in a red crab-rosette border between paneled
diagonal "Pakhlava" (Traditional Azeri layered pastry with walnut filling) motif minor borders

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