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, early 20th century, Southern Shirvan Region, Eastern Azerbaijan.

Three hooked diamonds in navy blue, madder, charcoal brown and ivory.
185 x 120 cm. (6 ft. 1 in. x 4 ft.)
Provenance: The Estate of Robertson Davies, CC, Caledon, Ontario.