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 Sheep Breeds of Azerbaijan

 Shearing, Sorting, Washing, Carding, Spinning

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 Difference between synthetically and naturally dyed rugs

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Antique Kuba or Baku Soumak rug, "Sandygly" design, Eastern Azerbaijan

Sotheby's Sale L04760 lot 24
A SOUMAC CARPET, EAST CAUCASUS
London, New Bond Street 3,000—4,000 GBP Session 1
28 Apr 04 2:30 PM
302 by 208cm., 9ft. 11in. by 6ft. 10in.
circa 1900