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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Antique Azerbaijan carpet, NW Iran, 19th century.
De-accessioned by the Winterthur Museum in 1996, the following was reviewed by Hali in issue 91, page 156. It sold for $28,375 at Northeast Auctions, New Hampshire on 3 November 1996(lot 807).A very large carpet measuring 4,42 x 7,67 mtrs.

 

Information and picture courtesy: John Taylor, rugtracker.com