Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Hayko West Coast Branch January Rug Weaving Workshop in Laguna Beach California



Join Master-Craftsman, Hayk Oltaci, for a workshop of four evenings this January 2017 in Laguna Beach, California at Alexander Rug Gallery. Learn the art of rug weaving and discover the ancient art of rug making!



When: Classes start the third week of January 2017 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday &Friday).


 * January 17; Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m 
 * January 18; Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 
 * January 20; Friday, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
 * January 19; Thursday, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.



Where: Alexander Rug Gallery, 412 North Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

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Price: $245.00/per person, Includes instruction and materials.


You will learn the ABCs of vertical rug weaving, including terms such as warp and weft, techniques such as knotting and the basics of design. You will discover how to weave a rug in your own design. You will actually practice the art of rug making by weaving a small rug of your own using the loom and materials provided to each participant. This is an exciting opportunity to learn how rugs have been made for thousands of years from an experienced teacher who will carefully guide you at every stage.

Enjoy traditional music & tea while learning how to weave a traditional rug on your own loom! Everyone leaves with their own mini rug. All materials and supplies provided. All ages welcome.

Limited seating, reservations required. (10 person)

For more information about the classes or our ultimate expert service in hand cleaning and repair of your rugs, please contact Hayko at (212) 219-8257; (212) 717-5400) or Zeytoon
(949) 715-9230

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Learn How to Weave Rugs in January West Cost Branch Rug Weaving Workshop



Thursday, November 17, 2016

Evening workshops this December in Long Island City

  


  Learn How to weave Rugs


Join master Craftsman, Hayk Oltaci, for a workshop of four evenings this December in Long Island City at Hayko Fine Rugs and Tapestries. Learn the art of rug weaving and discover the ancient art of rug making!

When: Classes start the first week of December 2016 (Tuesday & Wednesday).

*  December: 6, 7 from 7:00pm-9:00pm

*  December: 13, 14 from 7:00pm-9:00pm

Where: Hayko Fine Rugs and Tapestries 43-01 21st Street, Unit 110F Long Island City, NY 11101

Regular Price: $245.00/per person, Includes instruction and materials.

You Pay: $200/per person

You will learn the ABCs of vertical rug weaving, including terms such as warp and weft, techniques such as knotting and the basics of design. You will discover how to weave a rug in your own design. You will actually practice the art of rug making by weaving a small rug of your own using the loom and materials provided to each participant. This is an exciting opportunity to learn how rugs have been made for thousands of years from an experienced teacher who will carefully guide you at every stage.

Enjoy traditional music & tea while learning how to weave a traditional rug on your own loom! Everyone leaves with their own mini rug. All materials and supplies provided. All ages welcome.

Limited seating, reservations required. (10 person)

For more information about the classes or our ultimate expert service in hand cleaning and repair of your rugs, please contact Hayko at (212) 219-8257 or (212) 717-5400)

Thursday, October 27, 2016

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.

Monday, October 3, 2016

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


Saturday, October 1, 2016

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

Thursday, September 8, 2016

EXHIBIT AND LECTURE: THE HISTORY OF ARMENIAN RUGS



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