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 Bordjalou rug, so called "Sewan Kazak" rug, Borchaly / Bordjalou Uyezd

Caucasian Sewan Kazak
3rd Quarter, 19th Century
5ft X 7ft 2in
The rugs of the Virginia Collection read like a guide book to the predominant Caucasian styles. Here, sublime artistry and virtuoso dye work entrance the viewer. Elements of folk naivete, including human figures, animal forms and a scattering of totemic devices, add a welcome spontaneity.

Claremont Carpets