Rugs of this rare type are analyzed in the literature. It is a significant Anatolian kilim. Analysis of the dyes and wool substantiate the woven in date.
Kagizman is an area in northeastern Anatolia. The region is mixed ancestery: Armenian, Seljuk, Mongol and Ottoman. Use of Latin numbers in the date woven into the design suggests an Armenian or Kurdish weaver.
The primary motif of the rug is either Ottoman carnation or elibelinde. The anthropomorphic forms in the field possibly connect to the ancient cult iconography of Neolithic Anatolia. In the late 1970s the design came to be known as the Carnation pattern based upon the belief that it is directly related to the carnation motif on the 15th and 16th century Ottoman velvets and brocaeds of Bursa. which village weavers replicated on their wool kilims and rugs. However, it is possible that the carnation design merged with the goddess/vulture motif in later Anatolian kilims. Examples supporting the godess theory are shown in the literature with the key motif oriented in tha same direction, while those supporting the carnation theory are displayed with the opposite end as the top.
Antique and Antique Collecting
Antiques have always lured those with a passion for the past and its cultural significance. Antique collecting though is a serious hobby which requires the hobbyist to posses a great deal of information on the history and other correlating facts if they are to land a reasonable purchase. Most often if not antiques make their way into the mainstream market via simple garage sales, auction houses etc. wherein the owner would have overlooked the significance of these precious collectables.
A reflection and testimony of the glorious past, Antiques are undoubtedly rare. Perhaps that is why Antiques have been collected and preserved for over thousands of years as a souvenir and tribute to what has been and gone. After all, those heard are sweet, but those unheard are sweeter!
Antique collecting has been in the books since the 16th century, gaining momentum through the 18th century to grow into what is now a healthy international business thats on par with the art industry. Some individuals prefer to collect antiques from a specific era, while most are into specific objects and aim at a timeline based collection such as vintage cars or clocks from the 1950s for example. The purchase of antiques is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the effort that goes into their maintenance. Most objects would be anywhere in the range of 50 to 100 years old. The biggest culprit to an antiques degradation is exposure to natural elements, even the air in most cases!
Over the years, antique collecting has taken another curious twist as certain home décor trends these days reflect on a retro feel. For this reason a lot of long lost furniture and clothing styles from half a century ago have found their way back into the current world with small changes that help them amalgamate into the 21st century. This trend of commercially viable antiques has had a negative impact on the market as replicas of famous antiques have been making the rounds and authenticity issues are far too common. Examples for the same would be pendulum clocks, bone china and the 1970 – 1979 contemporary modern furniture.
When it comes to venturing towards a purchase, its best for an individual to take assistance from the nearest antique dealer organization as it would guarantee both its authenticity as well as cover any legalities. Most often the replica market supplies the same antiques at a much lower price and the buyer could suffer serious repercussions on purchasing from such sources as these pieces are not officially accounted for. Antique collecting needs to be met with diligence and maturity in order to successfully sustain the past in the present.
