About the Antique Rugs of the Future Project

 Sheep Breeds of Azerbaijan

 Shearing, Sorting, Washing, Carding, Spinning

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 Rediscovery of Ancient Natural Dyes		 Our Natural Dyestuffs

 Mordants

 Difference between synthetically and naturally dyed rugs

 Weaving and Finishing Steps

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Prayer rug, Western Turkey, early 18th century, Ottoman Empire. Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Horace O. Havemeyer, 32.2087

 

Warp: undyed white wool, z2S, 1 level Weft: red wool, z1S, 2 shoots Pile: wool, z2S , Dims: 65 1/2 x 47 1/4 in. (166.4 x 120 cm)