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 Kabistan rugs & carpets" main page

 

1293 (=1879) dated antique Shirvan Marasali Kabistan prayer rug / namazlyg, Shirvan Region, Azerbaijan.



Carpets
Sothbey's Sale: N07882 | Location: New York
Auction Dates: Session 1: Tue, 01 Apr 03 10:15 AM

LOT 31 (of 228)
A SHIRVAN PRAYER RUG, EAST CAUCASUS,

8,000—12,000 USD
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 20,400 USD

MEASUREMENTS
approximately 4ft. 4in. by 3ft. 11in. (1.32 by 1.19m.)

DESCRIPTION
dated 1293 (1879) original flatwoven end finishes, oxidized charcoals,