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 Southern Kuba or Khyzy prayer rug, North East Azerbaijan

Sale 2276 Lot 49

Kuba Prayer Rug, Northeast Caucasus, second half 19th century, (even wear to center), 4 ft. 8 in. x 3 ft. 10 in.
Estimate $2,500-3,500

Skinner Auctioneers & Appraisers of Antiques & Fine Art