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

 

A rare antique Kuba long rug, Northern Kuba Region, Zeykhur or Alpan village, second half 19th century, Azerbaijan. 8ft 3in x 3ft 4in. Sold 4750 USD

9 Nov 2005-Fine Oriental Rugs & Carpets, Bonhams