The Daniels Collection Bordjalu Rugs

I have been corresponding with the American Collector Riley Daniels. I thought I would share this with all of you.

Barry,

Here are some images from my collection that may be of interest to you
as part of your Bordjalu research. I’ll spread the photos out over
several emails due to their size. Your comments are certainly welcomed.

Riley

Hello Riley,

I have been roughing out my Guide to Bordjalu rugs. As I started it became obvious that the group was not homogenous. Two distinct groups emerged which I called Type A and Type B. This helps but soon it became apparent that Type B was made up of at least two clearly delineated groups so I mentally assigned a Type C. About the same time I spotted the Karayazy rug in Wright, Richard. Wertime, John. Caucasian Carpets and Covers (Plate 53). On top of this I found out the old Khanate of Bordjalu is present day Marneuli, Gardabani and Bolnisi. so I conclude that here is a high probability that I can divide Bordjalu rugs into three main groups Marneuli, Gardabani (Karayazy), and Bolnisi

So at this point my Guide to Bordjalu rugs is woefully out of date with my current thought so as I discuss your rugs (the Daniels Collection Bordjalu Rugs) I will try to work out attributions.

Best wishes,

Barry

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