Recently I have
begun to focus more on the classic rug literateur. So I
decided to share some of the old sources that I think are
worth reading. I am finding some surprising insights.
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I shaved. Not exactly sure why but things are
changing fast so I decided why not. I have lost
almost 50 pounds since I got to Seattle and I am
going to keep going. More changes are coming, I
have no idea what but our country was ready for a
change and so am I.
A Khamseh Confederation Bird Rug in the
classic style.
Here I discuss the concept of "Read
White First" in Turkmen rugs.
This is a nice old panel from a Kurdish
Khordjin. Colors are good in a attractive hooked
lozenge pattern,
Kurdish Rugs: Kurdish
Khordjin with Videos - I am tying a new
format with the videos. There seems to be a good bit of
interest in in-depth looks at pieces so I grouped 4
videos together with some still pictures as a start.
I get some help on this one from my son
Mickey. His questioning mind adds a new dimension
to my work. He is also a big help in shooting the
videos.
Kurdish Khordjin Saddlebag
This is the
first and second part of a look at an Kurdish
saddlebag. This is also a series that my son
Mickey assists me with.
Next Saturday December 13th I
will speak at the Textile Museum. This is a
focused talk on a specific subject. I will propose a new
system of classifying Caucasian Rugs based on language.
People are welcome to bring Caucasian Rugs. 10:30 AM
Saturday December 13th, Textile Museum 2320 S Street, NW
Washington, DC Phone: (202) 667-0441
Here is a video where I examine a fragment of
a new Persian Yomud Rug.
"Rug Morning" in Seattle
Saturday Dec. 6th we had a very successful "Rug
Morning" here in Seattle, Wa. The format was loosely
based on the RTAMs at the Textile Museum and this was the
first of its type for STARS (Seattle Textile and Rug
Society). The meeting was Saturday morning and it drew a
very good turnout for the group. Thanks to Thea Sand for
the use of Emmanuel's
Rug and Upholstery Cleaners in Seattle Washington.
Also thanks to Fred Ingham who was a big help and also
Jim Burns who lent his expertise and even held up a rug
or two in the program.
Powdering; Assessing the deterioration of an
antique silk rug
Abbas
Sayahi Visits Milan Italy! The Great Dying Master Abbas
Sayahi will be in Milan Italy this week at the
13th International Crafts Selling Exhibition
November 29 - December 8, 2008. This is
through the INCC( http://incc.ir/fa/fairs/DispFairs.aspx?ID=32
). Abbas will be running a dye workshop from
Wednesday 3rd December. Just last week I wrote
here about Abbas
Sayahi in the movie Gabbeh and now visitors
to the fair in Milan will have a chance to meet
him. If you ever had a question about dyes ask
Abbas, he has a knowledge and ability that never
ceases to amaze me. Please extend my best wishes
to Abbas if you see him.
In Turkmen rugs we regularly see wefts made from
hair as opposed to wool. Here I take a close look
at these wefts before and after they splay. I do
not normally pull apart Tekke Rugs so what I
found was a big surprise.
Two Cord Selvage in a Shirvan Rug
As soon as I saw this fragment it made me think
of my dear friend and teacher (the late) Uncle
Jimmy Keshishian. I took the Oriental Rug section
of the appraisal Science course at George
Washington University from Uncle Jimmy and I
still draw back on what he taught me. When you
see this selvage think Shirvan. Uncle jimmy's
brother Harold Keshishian has a saying that i
like, "If you want to know what sort of car
it is, read the hubcaps." In other words
look for the easy to spot identifying clues.
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God bless him Walter Denny is a good fellow. I keep
writing pages on Walter and somehow I lose them. I just
found this one and I thought I would post it here before
I lose it again. Notes
on Professor Walter Denny
Electronic mail
address (I generally answer everyone who sends me
a Telephone number. It is easier to call anywhere
in the world then send email. If you want to send
email then send it to Oriental Rug Questions. I hate to sound harsh but I am a poor
working man with a family and three jobs. This is
just a hobby so I rarely answer questions any
more. If you send images I am far more likely to
look if you zip them.
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