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

 

I cant recall where I spotted this rug, but this is one of the few most beautiful Star Kuba rugs that I have ever seen. 87'' x 44'',

antique Kuba rug with so called Lesghi Star medallions, second half 19th century, southern Kuba region, Azerbaijan