Gallery of Handknotted Caucasian Shirvan Rugs, Azerbaijan>>Antiques Rugs of the Future Project

About the Project: The Purpose

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

ANTIQUE RUGS OF THE FUTURE PROJECT>>GALLERIES>>SHIRVAN RUGS

Note: The knot density of Shirvan rugs varies between 170 000 to 250 000 knots per square meter. (110 to 160 knots per square inch) Warps are always wool and wefts are either 2 shots of two or three ply ivory wool or cotton. All the yarns are Z spun.

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Shirvan Khatai Design Rug Size: 260x365cm Size (ft): 8'6"x11'11" Area: 9.49 m² Density: 210 000 knots per square meter Dyes: 100% natural dyes: madder, spurge / euphorbia, indigo, pomegranate skins Materials: Handcarded and handspun wool for pile, wool warps and cotton wefts	Shirvan Shilyan Rug Size: 202x280cm Size (ft): 6'7"x9'2" Area: 5.65 m² Density: 220 000 knots per square meter Dyes: 100% natural dyes: madder, spurge / euphorbia, indigo, pomegranate skins Materials: Handcarded and handspun wool for pile, wool warps and cotton wefts	Shirvan Sorsor Design Rug Size: 110x150cm Size (ft): 3'7"x4'11" Area: 1.65 m² Density: 200 000 knots per square meter Dyes: 100% natural dyes: madder, spurge / euphorbia, indigo, pomegranate skins Materials: Handcarded and handspun wool for pile, wool warps and cotton wefts

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Shirvan Buta Rug Size: 94x188cm Size (ft): 3'1"x6'2" Area: 1.76 m² Density: 220 000 knots per square meter Dyes: 100% natural dyes: madder, spurge / euphorbia, indigo, pomegranate skins Materials: Handcarded and handspun wool for pile, wool warps and cotton wefts	Shirvan Buta Rug Size: 96x174cm Size (ft): 3'1"x5'8" Area: 1.67 m² Density: 220 000 knots per square meter Dyes: 100% natural dyes: madder, spurge / euphorbia, indigo, pomegranate skins Materials: Handcarded and handspun wool for pile, wool warps and cotton wefts