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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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 Galleries of ARFP Caucasian Azerbaijani Rugs

 


 

 

Antique Caucasian Kuba Khyrda Gül / Khirdagyd Chichi carpet, woven in one of the southern villages. End of the 19th century. Azerbaijan. 340cm x 170cm
 

Sale 2336 Lot 201

Northeast Caucasian Long Rug, third quarter 19th century, (repiled and rewoven areas), 11 ft. 2 in. x 5 ft. 7 in.
Estimate $4,000-6,000

Skinner Auctions.