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 Shirvan rug, Azerbaijan


Sotheby's Sale: N08038 | Location: New York
Auction Dates: Session 1: Thu, 16 Dec 04 10:15 AM
 


LOT 71 (of 161)
A SHIRVAN KARAGASHLI LONG RUG, NORTHEAST CAUCASUS,

6,000—8,000 USD

MEASUREMENTS: approximately 7ft. 4in. by 3ft. 6in. (2.23 by 1.07m.)

DESCRIPTION: late 19th century

Condition Note: oxidized browns, rewoven ends, missing outer guard borders, extensively repiled and rewoven areas, reselvaged,