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

 

This colourful early 19th century Kuba (lot 155) rug was secured by a London gallery owner for DM 50,000, in the face of heavy competition from Italian and Swiss bidders at Rippon Boswell, Major Spring Sale, 20th May 2000.