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, first quarter 20th century, North East Azerbaijan

Shirvan, Caucasus, circa 1915. Selvages partially newly overcast, some colours partially oxidised, lower end newly secured, localised wear, fold wear. Overall good condition. 173 x 112 cm

Sale 53T, July 14th 2009

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