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Sheep Breeds of Azerbaijan

Shearing,
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Rediscovery of Ancient Natural Dyes
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Difference between synthetically and naturally dyed rugs

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Galleries of ARFP Caucasian Azerbaijani Rugs
 

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A highly important Caucasian 'Shield' carpet, 18th century. 1.45 x 2.39m (4'9" x 7' 10"). Sotheby's New York, 16 December 2005, lot 32. Estimate $30-40,000, sold for $34,500. Previously seen on Rippon Boswell Wiesbaden (22.11.1997).

 

For a comparable rug see Ulrich Schurmann Caucasian Rugs, plate 62