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 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

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 Difference between synthetically and naturally dyed rugs

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Antique Kuba rug. Afshan design.

Sale 2304 Lot 9. Oct 08 2005 12:00 EST  Boston

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Kuba Rug, Northeast Caucasus, late 19th century, (outer guard stripes rewoven on both ends, other repairs), 6 ft. x 4 ft. 2 in.