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 Fachralo (original name - Fakhrali, Fakhraly) prayer rug/namazlyg, c1880-90, Borchaly / Bordjalou Uyezd

 

Sotheby's Fine Oriental and European Carpets

Sale NY7191
lot 185 A Kazak rug, Southwest Caucasus,
New York 4,000—6,000 USD Session 1
01 Oct 1998

Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 8,625 USD
DESCRIPTION
A Kazak rug, Southwest Caucasus,
last quarter 19th century
original flatwoven end finishes, partially oxidized browns,
approximately 5 ft. 10 in. by 4 ft. 7 in. (1.78 by 1.40m.)