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
 

back to "An Educational Guide to Antique Shirvan Akstafa rugs & carpets" main page
 

Antique Shirvan "Akstafa" bird rug, Southern Shirvan Region, Salyan (Saliani) District, Azerbaijan. 1900s

Lot 575: AKSTAFA RUG, Caucasus, circa 1900;
Auction House: Grogan & Company
Auction Location: Dedham, MA, USA + Show Location Details
THE JUNE AUCTION
06 June 2010

Description: AKSTAFA RUG, Caucasus, circa 1900;
8 feet 9 inches x 4 feet 1 inch
Condition: low pile with some thread bare areas. Fold lines and traffic wear. Sides rebound tight. Top and bottom with 1 inch or so loss. Couple of small spots of re-weave to the blue medallion.