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

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ANTIQUE KAZAK AND GENDJE RUGS WITH "AKSTAFA BIRD" DESIGN
 

 


Antique Kazak "Akstafa" rug, late 19th century, Azerbaijan. 95 x 130 cm. Farnham Antique Carpets, UK.

Antique Kazak "Akstafa" rug, dated in hijri year, Azerbaijan

Antique Kazak "Akstafa" rug, late 19th century, Azerbaijan. M. Tehrani, Hamburg, Germany

"Akstafa Bird" rug, dated 1319 (=1901), woven in Gendje, Azerbaijan

Kazak Akstafa rug, Kazak District, Azerbaijan. dated 1934. Nagel Auktionen. 2009. Size: 151x291cm

Antique Kazak Akstafa rug, possibly Qarayazi District, c 1920. 140 x 300 cm. Schuler Auktionen

Antique Kazak "Akstafa" rug, late 19th century, woven in Gendje, Azerbaijan.

Antique Kazak Akstafa rug, Azerbaijan. size: 134x182. Rahmanan Carpets

Antique Kazak "Akstafa" rug, early 20th century, Azerbaijan. Skinner Auctioneers & Appraisers of Antiques and Fine Arts, 10/2005

Kazak "Akstafa" rug, Qarayazi District, 1948