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

 

 

Brooklyn Museum antique Kuba rug, 1272 AH dated (1855 AD), Northern Kuba Region, North East Azerbaijan
Compare this rug to Skinner's Kuba rug, Lot 271, Sale 2405

Kuba Type Carpet, early 19th century. Wool, 62 1/2 x 42 1/2 in. (158.8 x 108 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Mrs. Joseph V. McMullan, gift of the Beaupre Charitable Trust in memory of Joseph V. McMullan