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 rug, first quarter 20th century, Southern Hillside Kuba Region, Devechi (Divichi)-Shabran District, North East Azerbaijan


Bidjov Rug, Northeast Caucasus, dated 1913, (small areas of minor wear, some dye runs), 5 ft. 7 in. x 3 ft. 10 in.

Skinner Auctioneers and Appraisers of Antiques and Fine Art, May 14th, 2005