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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1302=1884 dated antique Shirvan Marasali Kabistan rug, Shirvan Region, Azerbaijan. H. Manoyan Collection


Shirvan rug,Eastern Caucasus,West Coast of the Caspian Sea,dated 1302=1884.Dimensions:6'.9"x3'.11" (206x119 cm).