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

 

Kazak Shykhly / Shikli Rug (called Chinar [Plane Tree] by local Shikhli village people)
Size: 195x256cm
Size (ft): 6'4"x8'4"
Dyes: 100% natural dyes: madder, spurge / euphorbia, indigo, pomegranate skins
Materials: Handcarded and handspun wool for pile, wool warps and madder dyed red wool wefts

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