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 Medallion and Gubba design rug, Eastern Azerbaijan

 


 

 

Christie's Notes:
A KARAGASHLI RUG
EAST CAUCASUS, LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
Estimate $4,000 - $6,000

Sale Information
Christie's Sale 2060
Oriental Rugs and Carpets
8 December 2008
New York, Rockefeller Plaza


Lot Description
A KARAGASHLI RUG
East Caucasus, Last Quarter 19th Century
Approximately 8 ft. 10 in. x 4 ft. 6 in. (269 cm. x 137 cm.)


Pre-Lot Text
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE MIDWEST COLLECTION