The Rug of the Month (May 2016)

Dear valued Clients and Friends:

It has been a distinct pleasure for me to receive so many of your kind remarks regarding our "Rug of the Month" for April. With deep gratitude, I present to you our new "Rug of the Month." Enjoy!

AFSHAR
4’ 3” X 7’ 11”

 

This is a rare example of an Afshar antique rug, woven in the northern Persia by the industrious nomadic Afshar tribe. The Afshars, migrated and settled in various parts of Asia, the Caucasus, Persia, and Anatolia. As such, they adopted various patterns from those rug-weaving regions; and, refined them with their own aesthetics and artistry culminating in distinctive Afshar rug designs. 

 

This “Rug of the Month” is an exquisite example that exhibits those distinctive characteristics. Especially, the intricate but harmonious composition of the main field combines the sophistication of Persian stylized-floral designs with geometric Caucasian designs on an abrashed blue ground. For example, five repeated medallions are inspired by Persian patterns; and, the polygonal designs, angular rosettes, and crosses in octagons are typical of Caucasian and Anatolian motifs.  The magnitude of patters not only reveals the designs from different major rug-weaving regions, but also the artistic rendition of those creates an amazing harmony, which is further augmented with deep natural colors.
It has equally-balanced three primary borders, of which the outer one frames the entire composition of the rug. Also, a closer look at the outer ivory border also reveals that all of the colors used in the main field are utilized in the alternating motifs of four botehs and octagons containing eight-pointed stars.  The middle border with the repeated diagonal “barber-pole” pattern in alternating red, blue, rust, ivory, turquoise, brown, black, colors shows the characteristics of a Caucasian Shirvan rug. The inner border also is decorated with the same color scheme in repeated angular vine pattern of Caucasian origin.
It was woven in circa 1880s; yet, it has never been repaired. Moreover, although its fine woolen pile is evenly worn due to the ravages of time, the rug still remarkably retains its integrity complete with the flat-woven sections at the both ends, as well as the original overcasts on the two sides.  This tribal, yet rare and spectacular, Afshar rug represents an exceptional value as a collector’s or a museum piece.

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For further information about this 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

Review Date: April 21, 2016

Company Name: HAYKO Fine Rugs & Tapestries Category: Oriental Rug Cleaning Services Performed: Yes * More Weight is given to a review where work has been completed. Work Completed Date: April 21, 2016 Hire Again: Yes Approximate Cost: $120.00 Description Of Work:  Giving 5 stars for an incredible result and for how well Hayko handled any discrepancies and miscommunications. Member Comments:  I am an employee using my manager's personal account for office tasks and projects that need to be completed. The man picking up showed up at his home address instead because of my error! I called and we sorted everything out (scheduling and phone numbers of where to be reached, etc.). The man who I spoke with was apologetic about any bumps along the road and extremely genuine in his concerns. You can tell the employees care about their business and pride themselves on the attention they give to their customers; you seldom find this kindness and professionalism anywhere else. You can tell so much about a business in the way they handle any issues or confusions. As for the rug, it looks brand new...a completely different rug even! It was not cleaned for some time and when they brought it back, we were eager to display it in our editing suite. Clients constantly compliment us on how beautiful the rug is. Thank you Hayko for livening up a black and white office with your gorgeous deep cleaning treatment that brings out the beauty, vibrancy, and details of our Persian rug! Share on Band of Neighbors:  No

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THE RUG OF THE MONTH

Dear valued Clients and Friends:

During our latest inventory count, we were so captivated once again by very many outstanding rugs that we have decided to share some of the exceptional ones with you each month as “The Rug of the Month.”

Here is this month’s pick:

TURKMEN YOMUD RUG
4’ 6”  X  6’ 3”

 

This is a fine example of an antique Turkmen Yomud tribal rug. It is probably woven by the Ersari tribe—an ethnic group that is renowned for developing its distinctive weaves and designs. The wool used in weaving this rug is renowned in the trade for its lustrous and hard-wearing properties. It comes from the famous indigenous breed of Karakul sheep in Ghazny province, the southeastern region of Turkmenistan. The carding and spinning of the wool is done by hand. The balls of wool are made into skeins which are then dyed by the weaver's family.

 

The black-brown dye used in this rug has oxidizing properties, which is obvious through the erosion of the pile on the background. This erosion also gives us a clear indication of the antique vintage of this artwork—circa 1880s.

The diagonal rows of an octagonal single diamond-shaped motif in red, ivory, blue, and turquoise is repeated on the black-brown main field. A single stripe replicating the primary border in designs and colors divides the main field into two. The red primary border is decorated with repeated polygonal rosettes alternating in ivory and blue. The secondary inner and outer borders are decorated with the same reciprocating dog-teeth design in alternating ivory, red, and blue.

The two ends of the rug are decorated with repeated tree motifs with serrated leaves. The surprisingly random use of yellow leaves on one end; and, the repeated wine-glass single row bordering the “X” shapes on the other end further enhance the charm of this tribal yet elegant rug.

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For further information about this 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: 212-717-5400); or by E-mail: info@hayko.com.

Sincerely,
Hayko

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Armenian Culture Series: Rug Making and Jewelry Design

Armenian Culture Series: Rug Making and Jewelry Design

Thursday October 1, 2015

6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Main Library Lib Meeting Rm A

6:30 - 7:30 PM  Armenian rug making traditions an overview and demonstration by Hayk Oltaci, or Hayko, rug maker and restorer. Hayko was born in Istanbul to Armenian parents. He has more than 35 years of experience gained in the leading ateliers of Istanbul, Strasbourg, Paris and New York. He is a knowledgeable world class expert of fine Armenian rugs and tapestries as well as oriental rug making traditions. Hayko works closely with museums and serious collectors and he cherishes the chance to educate and advise people new to the art of appreciating fine rugs and tapestries. Reservations Suggested: Please Click Below  Sign Up  7:30 - 8:30 PM  Armen Jeweler to speak on designs unique to or originating from Armenian traditions.

Review Date: August 30, 2015

Review Date: August 30, 2015

Company Name:  HAYKO Fine Rugs & Tapestries Category:  Oriental Rug Cleaning Services Performed:  Yes * More Weight is given to a review where work has been completed. Work Completed Date:  August 29, 2015 Hire Again:  Yes Approximate Cost:  $975.00 Description Of Work:  Cleaning two carpets (6 x 9 rectangle and 8 x 8 round) plus moth proofing for both, 1 month storage, and 6 x 9 padding. included pick up and delivery Member Comments:  Hayko communicates well and promptly, is punctual about appointments, and does a good job cleaning the carpets. All in all a very satisfactory experience. Share on Band of Neighbors:  Yes

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