Monday, July 12, 2004
What is a Runner?
What is a Runner?: "What is a Runner?
A runner is a designation for a rug that is more than twice as long as it is wide up to about three and a half feet wide. It is often used for hallways or stairways. If it is over 3 1/2 feet wide then it is often called a gallery carpet or a long rug. "
A runner is a designation for a rug that is more than twice as long as it is wide up to about three and a half feet wide. It is often used for hallways or stairways. If it is over 3 1/2 feet wide then it is often called a gallery carpet or a long rug. "
Friday, July 02, 2004
Accent on Rugs - Fine Carpets and Tapestries
Accent on Rugs - Fine Carpets and Tapestries: "Welcome to Accent on Rugs of Los Gatos
Fine Rugs and Tapestries for any Decorative Requirement Accent on Rugs of Los Gatos
10 Station Way, Los Gatos, California 95030
Retail Shop Open Tuesday- Saturday 10 - 5
(408)354-8820---fax(408)354-1804 Newly Updated Catalogue with many New Items...more coming daily. Currently over 1000 items online.
New Zoom Feature on Most Categories"
Fine Rugs and Tapestries for any Decorative Requirement Accent on Rugs of Los Gatos
10 Station Way, Los Gatos, California 95030
Retail Shop Open Tuesday- Saturday 10 - 5
(408)354-8820---fax(408)354-1804 Newly Updated Catalogue with many New Items...more coming daily. Currently over 1000 items online.
New Zoom Feature on Most Categories"
Tuesday, June 29, 2004
The New York Times > Technology > Circuits > Online Shopper: Elusive Quarry, Very Like a Whale
The New York Times > Technology > Circuits > Online Shopper: Elusive Quarry, Very Like a Whale: "
June 24, 2004
ONLINE SHOPPER
Elusive Quarry, Very Like a Whale
By MICHELLE SLATALLA
SUPPOSE there was a time when even Captain Ahab managed to temporarily suppress his urge to pursue Moby-Dick. For a while I gave up trying to buy an antique Oriental rug.
But aside from the peg leg, Ahab and I have much in common. His obsession eventually led him back to sea on an ill-fated expedition. Mine sent me shopping online.
In the months since I last wrote about my search, my goal has remained clear: to buy a better rug than I could otherwise afford by paying a below-market price.
While I was willing to pay a substantial amount for a quality rug, I turned my back on the methods of shopping that had pointed me toward the realm of retail prices. I quit borrowing rugs from stores to test in my living room. And no more real-life auctions where I became paralyzed by indecision as other bidders stared.
Instead I spent the spring reading rug collectors' posts at message boards like spongobongo.com,"
June 24, 2004
ONLINE SHOPPER
Elusive Quarry, Very Like a Whale
By MICHELLE SLATALLA
SUPPOSE there was a time when even Captain Ahab managed to temporarily suppress his urge to pursue Moby-Dick. For a while I gave up trying to buy an antique Oriental rug.
But aside from the peg leg, Ahab and I have much in common. His obsession eventually led him back to sea on an ill-fated expedition. Mine sent me shopping online.
In the months since I last wrote about my search, my goal has remained clear: to buy a better rug than I could otherwise afford by paying a below-market price.
While I was willing to pay a substantial amount for a quality rug, I turned my back on the methods of shopping that had pointed me toward the realm of retail prices. I quit borrowing rugs from stores to test in my living room. And no more real-life auctions where I became paralyzed by indecision as other bidders stared.
Instead I spent the spring reading rug collectors' posts at message boards like spongobongo.com,"
Notes on Turkish Yastiks
Notes on Turkish Yastiks: "Yastiks
A yastik is a small rug or bag for sitting against or leaning against. It can also be a cover. If it is to sit upon it is a minder.
The Vance N. Jordan Kirsehir Yastik Mid 19th century Lot 11
The Marla Mallett Ottoman Yastik Mid 19th century
The Kearney Collection Central Anatolian Yastik Mid 19th century
Central Anatolian Yastik Mid 19th century Lot 72
Central Anatolian Yastik First half 19th century
The Kearney Collection East Anatolian Yastik Third Quarter 19th century
Kurdish Yastik Late 19th century Lot 76
So Close and Yet ... : A Yastik Adventure by R. John Howe"
A yastik is a small rug or bag for sitting against or leaning against. It can also be a cover. If it is to sit upon it is a minder.
The Vance N. Jordan Kirsehir Yastik Mid 19th century Lot 11
The Marla Mallett Ottoman Yastik Mid 19th century
The Kearney Collection Central Anatolian Yastik Mid 19th century
Central Anatolian Yastik Mid 19th century Lot 72
Central Anatolian Yastik First half 19th century
The Kearney Collection East Anatolian Yastik Third Quarter 19th century
Kurdish Yastik Late 19th century Lot 76
So Close and Yet ... : A Yastik Adventure by R. John Howe"
Saturday, June 26, 2004
Cocoon - Seeing Comes Before Words
COCOON: "Cocoon - Seeing Comes Before Words
Cocoon was established in 1996 by Seref Ozen and Mustafa Gokhan Demir. Located in the historic Arasta Bazaar, in the shadows of the Blue Mosque of the Sultan Ahmet district of Istanbul, Cocoon specializes in rugs, flatweaves and textiles from Central Asia as well as Persia and Anatolia.
Seref Ozen who is considered to be one of the foremost authorities in the world on Central Asian textiles and Cocoon has become synonymous with quality service among collectors around the world. He has exhibited at all the major tribal art shows around the world including the HALI fair in London and is a regular participant in ACOR and San Francisco at the Caskey Lees Tribal Art show every February."
Cocoon was established in 1996 by Seref Ozen and Mustafa Gokhan Demir. Located in the historic Arasta Bazaar, in the shadows of the Blue Mosque of the Sultan Ahmet district of Istanbul, Cocoon specializes in rugs, flatweaves and textiles from Central Asia as well as Persia and Anatolia.
Seref Ozen who is considered to be one of the foremost authorities in the world on Central Asian textiles and Cocoon has become synonymous with quality service among collectors around the world. He has exhibited at all the major tribal art shows around the world including the HALI fair in London and is a regular participant in ACOR and San Francisco at the Caskey Lees Tribal Art show every February."
Thursday, June 24, 2004
Rug Materials: What is Art Silk?
Rug Materials: What is Art Silk?: "Art Silk, art Cylk, German Silk, Kaseri Silk, and Floss Silk are all trade names for Mercerized Cotton. Art silk is short for artificial silk. There is nothing wrong with Mercerized Cotton except when it is misrepresented to trick people into paying silk prices for cotton rugs
Mercerized Cotton.
John Mercer, 1791-1866, a calico printer, developed a process using caustic soda to render cotton in a very silky-like finish. This enhanced its appearance and its ability to absorb dye stuffs. Some Caeserea rugs are made using rayon or mercerized cotton as the 'silk' fiber. Oriental Rugs Technical Analyses and Recordation
Test Method: Burn a small amount of the fiber. Art silk (cotton) smells like burning paper and real silk smells like hair. Petroleum based man-made fibers can have a variety of odors when burnt but the key to identification is that they melt and burn leaving a hard bead residue. Silk beads but it is ash and can be crushed easily. Nylon, acrylic, olefin etc... have a hard bead. "
Mercerized Cotton.
John Mercer, 1791-1866, a calico printer, developed a process using caustic soda to render cotton in a very silky-like finish. This enhanced its appearance and its ability to absorb dye stuffs. Some Caeserea rugs are made using rayon or mercerized cotton as the 'silk' fiber. Oriental Rugs Technical Analyses and Recordation
Test Method: Burn a small amount of the fiber. Art silk (cotton) smells like burning paper and real silk smells like hair. Petroleum based man-made fibers can have a variety of odors when burnt but the key to identification is that they melt and burn leaving a hard bead residue. Silk beads but it is ash and can be crushed easily. Nylon, acrylic, olefin etc... have a hard bead. "
Monday, May 10, 2004
Wasington DC Limousine Service
Wasington Webb Limousine Service: "Specializing in Reagan National, Dulles and BWI Airport and the greater Baltimore Washington Area with Quality Limousine Service by Kevin. No one can get you into and out of Reagan National, Dulles and BWI faster.
Call Kevin at 301-220-3294 or Mobile: 240-375-3395 "
Call Kevin at 301-220-3294 or Mobile: 240-375-3395 "
Tuesday, May 04, 2004
Turkish rugs - selected Oriental rug articles
Turkish rugs - selected Oriental rug articles: "
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Selected Oriental rug articles on world wide web
Turkish rugs
Guide to Turkish Rugs & Carpets by Barry O'Connell
Guides to Turkish rugs at www.spongobongo.com Reader reviews
Guide To Turkish Prayer Rugs by Barry O'Connell
A Guide To Turkish Prayer Rugs. Reader reviews
Guide to Konya Rugs by Barry O'Connell
Guide to Turkish Konya Rugs. Reader reviews
Notes on Hereke Rugs by Barry O'Connell"
[ Home ] [ Up ] [ Rug basics ] [ Persian rugs ] [ Turkish rugs ] [ Caucasian rugs ] [ Turkmen rugs ] [ Kilims, flatweaves ] [ Literature ] [ Oriental rug culture ] [ Rug trade ] [ Miscellaneous ] [ Keyword search ]
Menu
Selected Oriental rug articles on world wide web
Turkish rugs
Guide to Turkish Rugs & Carpets by Barry O'Connell
Guides to Turkish rugs at www.spongobongo.com Reader reviews
Guide To Turkish Prayer Rugs by Barry O'Connell
A Guide To Turkish Prayer Rugs. Reader reviews
Guide to Konya Rugs by Barry O'Connell
Guide to Turkish Konya Rugs. Reader reviews
Notes on Hereke Rugs by Barry O'Connell"
Turkish Gallery
Turkish Gallery: "Educational photo gallery - Turkish rugs and carpets
Most of the images in this gallery are published with permission from friendly dealers, auction houses, collectors and museums. Images without statement of copyright or the statement ?S?nderholm belongs to Jozan.dk. The rug images includes both antique rugs and carpets - and common commercial rugs in trade. Age and origin are stated from the source without any adjustment.
Information on Turkish rugs on World Wide Web:
Guide to Turkish Rugs & Carpets by Barry O'Connell
Guides to Turkish rugs at www.spongobongo.com
Guide To Turkish Prayer Rugs by Barry O'Connell
A Guide To Turkish Prayer Rugs.
Guide to Konya Rugs by Barry O'Connell
Guide to Turkish Konya Rugs.
Notes on Hereke Rugs by Barry O'Connell
Notes on Hereke Turkish Rugs and Carpets.
Notes on Ghiordes Turkish Rugs by Barry O'Connell
Notes on Ghiordes Turkish Rugs and Carpets. Examples of Ghiordes Rugs.
Notes on Bergama Turkish Rugs by Barry O'Connell
Notes on Bergama Rugs and Carpets. Bergama rugs traditionally have dyed wefts usually red, and long silky pile.
Notes on Oushak Rugs and Carpets by Barry O'Connell
Notes on Oushak Turkish Rugs and Carpets."
Most of the images in this gallery are published with permission from friendly dealers, auction houses, collectors and museums. Images without statement of copyright or the statement ?S?nderholm belongs to Jozan.dk. The rug images includes both antique rugs and carpets - and common commercial rugs in trade. Age and origin are stated from the source without any adjustment.
Information on Turkish rugs on World Wide Web:
Guide to Turkish Rugs & Carpets by Barry O'Connell
Guides to Turkish rugs at www.spongobongo.com
Guide To Turkish Prayer Rugs by Barry O'Connell
A Guide To Turkish Prayer Rugs.
Guide to Konya Rugs by Barry O'Connell
Guide to Turkish Konya Rugs.
Notes on Hereke Rugs by Barry O'Connell
Notes on Hereke Turkish Rugs and Carpets.
Notes on Ghiordes Turkish Rugs by Barry O'Connell
Notes on Ghiordes Turkish Rugs and Carpets. Examples of Ghiordes Rugs.
Notes on Bergama Turkish Rugs by Barry O'Connell
Notes on Bergama Rugs and Carpets. Bergama rugs traditionally have dyed wefts usually red, and long silky pile.
Notes on Oushak Rugs and Carpets by Barry O'Connell
Notes on Oushak Turkish Rugs and Carpets."
