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

 

 

Antique Kuba Alpan rug, late 19th century, Northern Hillside Kuba Region, North East Azerbaijan

Sale Information
Christie's Sale 2060
Oriental Rugs and Carpets
8 December 2008
New York, Rockefeller Plaza

Lot Description
A SEYCHOUR RUG
East Caucasus, Circa 1900
Approximately 5 ft. 9 in. x 3 ft. 4 in. (175 cm. x 102 cm.)