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 Sheep Breeds of Azerbaijan

 Shearing, Sorting, Washing, Carding, Spinning

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 Mordants

 Difference between synthetically and naturally dyed rugs

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Historical Ilkhanid (Azerbaijan, Tabriz) or Seljuq (Anatolian) rug with animal design, the fragment has been radiocarbon dated to 1276 +/ - 45 years, Eskenazi/ George and Marie Hecksher collection, 73x122cm (2'5"x4'0").