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
 

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Early Shirvan carpet, Shirvan Region, Azerbaijan. early to mid 19th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Dimensions: Rug: L. 153 1/2 in. (389.9 cm) W. 68 1/2 in. (174 cm). Credit Line: Gift of Joseph V. McMullan, 1972 Accession Number: 1972.80.3. Provenance: Joseph V. McMullan, New York (by 1965–72)