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 Khyrda Gül / Khirdagyd-Chichi rug. The red selvedge here could be confusing. The rest indicates a Kuba origin. ~1880's. 67'' x 37''. Attractive grape leaf or crab motif main border puts this rug into the category of "Rare Chichis".

 Nakkas - Fine Rugs & Textile