THE RUG OF THE MONTH NOVEMBER 2016

LURI BAKHTIARI 3.5 X 7.2 

This antique Luri Bakhtiari rug was woven in the Luristan province of western Persia, circa 1910s. There are several characteristics that make this rug an exquisite piece of art. First of all, despite curvilinear floral design combinations of traditional Persian rugs, this rug is decorated with geometric patterns. Although Persian Heriz and Serapi rugs are considered geometric in patterns, those are apparently stylized floral designs, while the motifs in this rug appear to be strictly geometric and encompass many characteristics of Caucasian rugs.

Against this background, close examination reveals that the distinctive designs of this rug are derived from a creative combination of Persian and Caucasian motifs. For example, the two octagonal medallions on the abrashed-blue main field have the feel of Caucasian designs, yet the inside of each is decorated with Persian stylized-floral patterns. One of the two remaining medallions in the middle is inspired by Persian “Shah-Abbas pattern,” and the other by Caucasian diamond pattern. The rest of the main field is decorated with trees, flower plants, palmettes, rosettes, diamonds, and stars, all of which bear the combination of Persian and Caucasian elements.
Another appealing characteristic of this rug is that it has two equally-balanced primary borders instead of one; and, no secondary borders. Only thin barber-pole patterns surround the borders. The white ground of the outer border amplifies the rich colors and exquisite designs of the main field. In fact, it makes us realize that this Luri Bakhtiari rug is created through the rendition of the legendary Persian garden design with Caucasian artistic sensitivity.
This is an exceptional gem for anyone who appreciates the beauty and the value of antique Oriental rugs.

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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.

Magic Carpet Full Moon Party at HAYKO

 

Harvest Full Moon
Party Invitation



Friends of
Hayko Fine Rugs and Tapestries

Meet:
Master Craftsman Hayk Oltaci
Expert in Oriental Carpets

Greet:
Magic Carpets with Amazing Secrets to Share

Eat:
Exotic Nibbles and Wine and Mooncakes for the Harvest Moon

Reception:
Saturday, October 15 th , 12-5 PM at Hayko Studio
43-01 21st Street, Unit 110F, Long Island City, NY 11101

Conveniently located near the 59th Street Bridge and two blocks from the Queensboro Plaza subway stop which is serviced by the N, Q, E, F, G, M, and 7 subway lines.

RSVP by phone (212) 219-8257 , email to events@hayko.com

THE RUG OF THE MONTH OCTOBER 2016

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 October.

ARMENIAN EAGLE KAZAK

4’4” x 6’3”

This Armenian antique rug—which is commonly known as Eagle Kazak, Sunburst Kazak, and Chelaberd Kazak—was woven in the Karabagh region of the Caucasus, circa 1870s. In addition to the typical madder-red main field, animal patterns, and the use of the green color, many examples of the same type of “Kazak” rugs with Armenian inscriptions have been surfaced in the last decades. To avoid confusion among scholars, connoisseurs, and dealers, it would be helpful to clarify that these antique “Kazak” rugs were created by Armenian weavers at the town of Chelaberd in the Karabagh region.

The madder-red main field of this rug is decorated with two eagle-design medallions, which are asymmetrically surrounded by rosettes, stars, and animals. The primary repeated crab-patterned border on an ivory ground is intentionally narrow to amplify the fundamental intricacies of the two huge eagle patterns. Moreover, dark blue and black reciprocating dog's-teeth pattern on the secondary borders help give the combined borders the impression of a picture frame; thus, further focusing our attention to the main field.



What makes this particular rug attractive to the collectors is that it represents the earlier years when those rugs were woven with these basic Eagle or Starburst designs. During the ensuing decades, the designs became more intricate with the addition of a large dragon pattern, either at the one end, or at the both ends of the main field next to the eagle pattern.

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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: infor@hayko.com.

Sincerely,

Hayko