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

 


 


Sale 2216 Lot 159

Skinner's Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, late 19th century, staggered concentric stepped diamond medallions in navy blue, red, ivory, gold, dark brown, and light olive on the midnight blue field, ivory "dragon's tooth" border, (slight moth damage, small spots of repiling), 11 ft. by 6 ft. 5 in.
Estimate $3,000-4,000