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


 

 

Caucasian Seichur Kuba carpet
late 19th century
4ft 1in X 6ft 9in
This piece exudes tremendous vitality through its entirely individual design and color palette. The rare charcoal ground is adorned with an exuberant variation of the traditional Seichur cruciform medallions and is encircled by an artful ivory border..Claremont Rug