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 Soumak rug, Eastern Azerbaijan


Soumak, Caucasus, circa 1870. All sides newly secured, localised heavy wear, small old reweavings. 348 x 192 cm

Sale 52T, January 27th 2009
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