JBOC attribution Caucasian Rugs
- Azerbaijan
- Akstafa
District - Azeri
weavers
Shirvan
"Akstafa" Long Rug
Size: 121.9cm(W) x 274.3cm(L) /
4'0(W) x 9'0(L)
Region: West Asia Caucasus
Northeast Caucasus Akstafa
Item Type: Rugs and Carpets
Period / Date: 1860
Comments On Condition: There are
a few small reweaves. The outer guard border is
missing from both ends. There is a
"tuck" in the midpoint of both ends
where a fold was removed. The selvages have been
replaced.
Full Description: This
"Akstafa" type large rug is a riot of
glowing, spectacular color and displays a myriad
of motifs in the interstices between five,
beautifully balanced medallions. It is finely
woven with superbly executed drawing.
Dodds
is Secretary General of the ICOC, a Philadelphia
area specialty dealer and former American editor
of Hali.
Dodds,
Denis R. Oriental Rugs The Collection of Dr. and
Mrs. Robert A. Fisher in the Virginia Museum of
Fine Arts
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Dennis
Dodds
Dodds,
D. R. & Eiland , Murray Jr. ed. Oriental Rugs
from Atlantic Collections Philadelphia 1996.
JBOC: Dennis is one of the most
knowledgeable people of whom I know. However I think this
is a Akstafa from the Kazak
area rather than a type of Shirvan. So while we both call
it an Akstafa we just
disagree on where Akstafa
rugs are made. Keep in mind Dennis is supported by most
people on this and my view is not (yet) gennerally
accepted.
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