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, "Khan Kuba" design, North East Azerbaijan, early 20th century. The deep blue abrashed field with six ivory, apricot and tan medallions within brick red corner reserves and ivory and blue/black borders. 10 ft. 8 in. x 3 ft. 10 in. (325 x 117 cm.)