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
 

 

North West Anatolian rugs & kilims from Balikesir Province

 

 

Antique Karakeçili rug, Balikesir-Bergama Area, Turkey, 19th century.


Sotheby's Carpets
New York | 01 Jun 2006, 10:15 AM | N08218
LOT 121
A BERGAMA CARPET, WEST ANATOLIA,
approximately 10ft. by 7ft. 6in. (3.05 by 2.29m.)
mid-19th century

ESTIMATE 10,000-15,000 USD