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 Seychour long rug, second half 19th century, Northern Kuba Region, Azerbaijan.
 

Lot 125

Seichour Long Rug, Northeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (minor selvage damage, black oxidation), 9 ft. 8 in. x 3 ft. 7 in.
Estimate $12,000-15,000
Sold for $14,220

Skinner Auctioneers and Appraisers, Fine Oriental Rugs & Carpets - Sale 2436 - Lot 125