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

 


 

Christie's antique Kuba Soumak rug, "Konagkend" design, Northern Kuba Region, North East Azerbaijan


A SOUMAC CARPET
EAST CAUCASUS, DATED 1895/1312

Price Realized $13,800
 

Sale Information
Christie's Sale 9308
Fine European and Oriental Carpets
7 October 1999
New York, Rockefeller Plaza

Lot 165
A SOUMAC CARPET
East Caucasus, Dated 1895/1312
The brick red field with four indigo crenellated medallions, octagons, animals and rosettes within a green Seychour rose vinery border
Approximately 13ft. 4in. x 10ft. 2in. (406cm. x 310cm.)