Dear Friends,
It
is my distinct pleasure to inform you that my colleague from
California, Mr. Hratch Kozibeyokian will present an exhibit of antique
Armenian rugs augmented by his lecture in New York City. The theme of
this event is entitled Armenian Carpets: The Genesis – An Illuminating Recount and an Exhibit of Select Armenian Historical Carpets; and, it will take place at the Armenian Society of New York, at Little Neck, NY, on September 16, at 9:00 p.m.
Mr.
Kozibeyokian, currently the president of the Armenian Rug Society, had
launched a course specifically focused on the history of traditional
Armenian rugs within the Armenian Studies program at the California
State University. As the organizer of countless exhibitions and an
authoritative lecturer on the subject, he was invited to the White
House to present the display of President Calvin Coolidge's Armenian
Orphan Rug.
Please
see the accompanying flyer for details, and please forward it to your
friends who may be interested in attending this captivating function.
Mr.
Kozibeyokian’s presentation will help us once again to realize and
appreciate the significance of the Armenian rug-weaving tradition to the
cumulative culture of the world.
Thank you very much for your time and attention.
Best regards,
Hayko
Dear valued Clients and Friends:
Thank
you so much for your continued kind remarks regarding our "The Rug of
the Month" messages. With great pleasure, we present to you our new
"The Rug of the Month" for September.
ARMENIAN KUBA RUG
3’6” X 4’11”
This is a rare antique Armenian Kuba rug from the region of Kuba, in the southeastern Caucasus, circa 1880s.
During
the time when this rug was woven, the Armenian rug weavers and
merchants, who lived in the vast area extending from the heartland of
Anatolia to the shores of the Caspian Sea, had significantly
contributed to the creation of magnificent rugs and their distribution
to Europe and the United States. This explains why we encounter
exquisite "Armenian rugs" woven in different regions and cities under
such names as Anatolian, Kayseri, Konya, Sivas, Caucasian, Kazak,
Karabagh, Shirvan, Kabistan, Kuba, and Daghistan. In addition to the
superior quality of the wool and workmanship, the major distinguishing
characteristics of Armenian rugs are the uniqueness and artistic
execution of the designs. Although the patterns and motifs may seem
familiar to rug connoisseurs, but their execution and composition, as
well as the overall enchanting effects of those works of art are
uniquely "Armenian." This Armenian Kuba rug is an superb example of all
that. The cochineal-red medallions on the indigo-blue main field evoke
the feeling that they were inspired by the designs of Eagle, Dragon,
or Starburst Kazaks; closer examination reveals that a cross is placed
in the center of each medallion. Also, the rosettes, palmettes,
trefoils, and latch hooks are common in Caucasian and Persian rugs; but
their combination and placements along with the color scheme reflect
the "Armenian artistic taste."
The
ubiquitous use of natural undyed wool, especially on the main ground
enliven the rest of the colors, which consist of red, blue, gold, light
blue, and green. The primary red border is decorated with alternating
one large and two small ivory rosettes. The large octagon-shaped
repeated rosettes are woven in solid colors, all of which are used in
the main field.
The
inner and outer blue secondary borders are decorated with a
continuously undulating vine pattern. The dog’s-tooth pattern
reciprocating in red and blue surrounds the main field and symbolizes
that this is also a garden-design, which is protected by a fence.
The
uniqueness and artistic execution of the designs, the age, the rarity,
and the condition of this magnificent rug make it a highly desirable
work of art for sophisticated collectors and prestigious firms.
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For
more information about this exquisite rug, as well as for our ultimate
expert service in hand cleaning and repair of your rugs, please
contact Hayko by calling at 212-219-8257; (also 24-hour answering service at 212-717-5400); or by E-mail: info@hayko.com.
Sincerely,
Hayko
