HANDWOVEN RUGS
PRIVATE COLLECTION
HANDWOVEN RUGS
HANDWOVEN RUGS
This year marks the 60th Anniversary of Cadrys Hand-woven rugs in Edgecliff Sydney.
We are proudly celebrating this landmark event with a special Exhibition of part of the
Cadry Family private collection of fine and rare rugs.
The collection includes centuries-old rare and exotic pieces lovingly collected from
far flung Persian borders by the family patriarch Jacques Cadry who launched the
business in 1952 and sadly passed away in 2004.
His insatiable love and appreciation of the weavers art, his vast knowledge and
personal integrity lay the foundations which have enabled Cadrys to become the
most respected and innovative carpet dealers in Australia.
Many of the pieces on exhibition celebrate the artistic traditions, history and stories of
the peoples and their skilled artisans from the major weaving centres located along
the ancient silk route.
Fourteen unique pieces from the family’s private collection are for sale, for the first
time with a percentage of proceeds to be donated towards building a new trauma
wing at the Sydney Children’s Hospital.
Persian Mashad
Description:
1
For centuries the town of Mashad in eastern
Iran produced some of the most original classic
medallion design rugs. This fine antique piece
is in excellent condition and displays a very
appealing palette of exquisite and inviting tones.
Circa:
1880
Origin: Iran
Size: 186 x 125
Persian Isphahan
Description:
Silk gold fringe
This classic Persian style carpet from the
city of Isphahan, features an elegant
central medallion surrounded by ornate
floral vines typically known as Shah
Abbas. Isphahan has been one of the
most important cities for fine quality rugs
since the 16th century.
The contrasting rich tones of navy
and pale blue for which Isphahan has
been famous are complimented by
deep reds.
2
Circa:1940
Origin: Iran
Size: 225 x 140
Fine Silk Inlaid Nain
Description:
(Signed by Master weaver Habibian)
Fathollh Habibian is known as the original
father and master weaver of Nain rugs.
He was born in 1903 in Nain and wove
his first rug when he still was a young
student in Nain. He sold that rug in
Isphahan for 100 tomans (equivalence
of 6-kg [13-lb.] of silver in today’s value).
He and his brother Mohammed started
their workshop in 1920. They produced
only exquisite fine quality rugs of intricate
detail and refinement. This superb
example features a garden of paradise,
tree of life design.
Circa:
1950
Origin: Iran
Size: 251 x 143
3
Persian Isphahan (pair)
Description:
An ornate floral garden is set against an
unusual celadin toned field, this surrounds a
great central medallion known as Toranj or
Shamseh meaning sun. In total balance are
two delicate pendants hanging on either
ends and guiding your eyes to four corners
called Lachaks. A dominate border with
Shah Abassi flowers sits like a protecting wall
of this exotic Persian garden.
4
Circa:
1920
Origin: Iran
Size:
200 x 140
Antique Persian ashgai
Description:
The most refined examples of Persian Tribal
carpets are hand-knotted by Qashgai
Nomads in south west Persia, nestled in the
region around Shiraz in the province of Fars.
This carpet is a translation of a nomadic
Persian woman’s love and appreciation for
life, expressed through folk motifs such as
flowers, animals and children, along with
symbols to bring good fortune.
Circa:
Late 1800s
Origin: Iran
Size: 280 x 160
Description:
5
Persian Tabriz Bank Note
Lord Curzon, a firm economic and political imperialist, called
it “the most complete and extraordinary surrender of the
entire resources of the Kingdom into foreign hands that has
probably ever been dreamed of”. (see ‘Roots of revolution’,
by N.R.Keddi, Newhaven and London, Yale University Press).
This carpet depicts an Imperial bank of Iran 100 Toman
banknote with the same flattering picture of His Majesty as
appears on the minted silver coins of the period. The banknote
was a novelty in the country as at that time all transactions
were effected with silver or even gold coins, and it proved a
well-planned device to increase public confidence.
Circa:1940s
Origin: Iran
Size: 164 x 118
6
Lenin with Narimanov
Description:
This carpet was woven in Azerbaijan
on the occasion of the 10th
anniversary of the first meeting of
the Supreme Soviet and the first
Constitution of the Soviet Republic of
Azerbaijan.
The two figures represent Nariman
Narimanov (left), and Vladmire Lenin.
Circa:1931
Origin: Armenian Azerbaijan
Size: 182 x 130
7
Persian Isphahan
Description:
A sophisticated harmony
of rustic colours bring this
intricate design to life, golden
oranges and brick reds are
brought to life with one of the
finest weaves. Ornate floral
vines, arabesques and leaves
surround the inner field of the
magnificent filigree medallion.
Circa:1930
Origin: Iran
Size: 220 x 146
8
Important Imperial Chinese Silk & Metal
Description:
This piece features nine, five
claw imperial dragons and
was a special commission for
the court of the Qing dynasty,
made for the emperor to
decorate the pavilions of
the forbidden city. Nine is an
important number in Chinese
numerology and refers to the
origin of the Chinese nation.
This rare silk carpet is laced
with gold threads and shows
imperial dragons chasing
pearls,this represents the
emperors search for truth and
wisdom. The design in the
border is known as waves
and clouds, and refers to
the mythology of creation.
Woven in burnt orange,
lavender, indigo blue, yellow
and gold silks.
Circa:
Origin: Size: 9
1850 - 1875
China
246 x 155
Persian Tehran (pair)
Description:
Vase & Tree of Life Design.
A pair of very fine rare
carpets that feature a
vase and tree of life design
which are framed by
delicate strips blossoming
with intricate flowers and
decorated with ancient
Persian motifs. The central
vase is set on a ceramic
tiled stand holding a
glorious tree of life which
takes your eyes all the way
up to the magnificent arch
on the top. Designed with
the repeated pattern of
flowers on the stand and
a seven column beautiful
symmetric border.
Circa:1880
Origin: Iran
Size: 210 x 138
10
Turkoman Saryk Ensi
Description:
Wool and cotton inlaid.
The Saryk is one of the original
23 tribes of the Oghuz Turkoman.
This masterpiece with it’s amazing
colour combination of glowing
royal burgundy aubergine
tones looks almost like silk and is
contrasted with a shining white
cotton inlay. The texture and
quality of weaving is just superb.
Circa:1930
Origin:Turkmenistan
Size: 206 x 145
11
Persian Tabriz
Description:
Hunting & Tree of Life.
The tradition of hunting is deeply
immersed within Persian history
and oral stories of hunting well
known since 1300. Because
this practice was so deeply
embedded in Persian culture,
it is no surprise that weavers
portrayed hunting scenes in
their work as early as the 16th
century. Many hunting scene rugs
were originally commissioned for
Persian nobility and royalty.
Circa:1920
Origin: Iran
Size: 290 x 175
Fine Persian Mishan Malayer
Description:
An exciting colour palette of
amazing antique orange colours
on an ivory field are touched with
pale pistachio green. The famous
pattern known as Mira-Boteh or the
paisley motif has been employed
since ancient times not only in rugs
but also in hand-woven textiles from
which royal cloaks and gowns were
made in Iran.
Circa:1930
Origin: Iran
Size: 340 x 200
13
12
Persian Tehran
Description:
14
This magnificent carpet from
the Cadry family collection was
woven in the city of Tehran during
the early 20th century. Tehran
was established primarily as court
workshop in the 1860s by the Qajar
rulers of Persia. Its generous size of
4.52 X 3.60 would suggest that it
may have been made as a special
commission. The pattern is a famous
16th century vase design that
features an elaborate floral garden
of interconnected lotus flowers,
spandrels, tendrils and vines, which
are complemented by exquisite
tones of rose, lavender, gold and
indigo shades. This beautiful piece
presents in mint condition.
Circa:1920
Origin: Iran
Size: 452 x 360
Fine Caucasian Karagahsli
Description:
This finely woven example displays
charming colours of navy blues,
yellows and reds. The unusual stylized
patterns are unique to this village
located in the Shirvan district.
Circa:1900
Origin:Shirvan
Size: 183 x 106
15
Fachraloo Kazak
Description:
Fachraloo is located due
west of Kazak just over the
Armenian border. Three bold
geometric medallions are set
against a rich navy blue and
feature a double prayer rug
design at either end known as
Mihrab. These striking rugs are
characterized by their silky long
woollen pile.
Circa:1900
Origin:Caucasus
16
Size: 272 x 175
Caucasian Shirvan
Description:
A delightful example of the folk
art village weaving from the
Caucasus. Shirvan rugs are the
finest of rugs made in this region.
This piece features a navy blue
field with three medallions and
four bunches of flowers.
17
Circa:1920
Origin:Caucasus
Size: 170 x 106
Fine Persian Nain
Description:
Vase and Tree of Life design.
This extremely fine piece displays
the soft delicate tones for which this
weaving centre became famous.
Like the city of Qum, weaving in Nain
only commenced in the early 1900s
and early examples such as this piece
show the artistic refinement and
weaving skills that allowed Nain to
gain an important reputation for its
exquisite rugs.
Circa:1920
Origin: Iran
Size: 215 x 140
18
Omar Khayam
Description:
This fine carpet from the city of Kerman in Iran was
woven in the 20th century.
The scene illustrates the well-known lines of the poet
Omar Khayam, whose works were so beautifully
translated and adapted into English by Fitzgerald,-‘a jug
of wine, a loaf of bread, a book of verse and thou’-.
Here, a reclining man is being served wine by a young
woman in an elaborate Persian garden with delicately
drawn flowering shrubs, a stream, a small lake and
peacefully grazing gazelle. In the background, village
perch on surrounding hills.
Circa:1950
Origin: Iran
Size: 236 x 139
19
Persian um
Description:
Silk warp.
The art of weaving started in this city
in the early 1900s. This fine example
woven on a silk warp features an
elegant pattern influenced by
European design. The harmonic
dance of single roses and leaves on
an open golden beige field is unique
and appealing.
Circa:1920
Origin: Iran
Size: 200 x 137
20
Kerman Shah
Description:
Vase design.
This unique carpet is a wildly
imaginative impression of a tree of
life and vase design. The unique
character of this magnificent rug
and the naïve nature of its pattern,
implies that the weavers did not
follow a design diagram.
Mustafa Kemal: Hero of Gallipoli
Description:
This carpet shows Mustafa Kemal Ataturk
(1881 - 1938), the founder and first president
of the modern Turkish State, in the trenches at
Gallipoli (Cannakkale).
It almost certainly represents a well-known
event which took place in April 1915,
when British forces landed at Gallipoli.
22
Circa:
Origin:
Late 1930s
Turkey
Circa:1870
Origin: Iran
Size: 216 x 142
21
Persian Tehran
Description:
Gateway to Paradise Silk Inlaid.
Tehran is a city famous for its gates
which were considered a symbol
of power, royalty and protection of
citizens of the capital.
This glorious work of art is a wellexecuted example that conveys
these ideals.
A Royal connection is expressed
by the impressive burgundy field,
that features two commanding
ceramic tiled columns standing for
power and protection, a beautiful
pendant lantern is hanging on top
of the royal vase in the centre.
Circa:1940s
Origin: Iran
Size: 300 x 210
23
Kerman
Description:
Super fine.
This magnificent piece is the most
finely woven example in the Cadry
family collection. Woven with so
much delicacy and refinement
and features a Mira - Boteh design.
24
Circa:
Origin:
Size: Late 1800s
Iran
190 x 130
Antique Shirvan
Description:
This piece is an unusual example
of Shirvan rugs knotted in the south
Caucasus region. It displays the
remarkable effects of corrosion and iron
oxidization of the dyes in the field.
The dark oxidized field is jewelled with
typically bold Caucasian colours red,
blue and gold. Large tree medallions are
balanced with eight smaller diamonds
surrounding them. A four column border
is highly detailed, delicate yet strong.
Circa:
1860 - 1880s
Origin:Shirvan
Size: 310 x 167
25
Persian Isphahan
Description:
Signed by Master weaver Seirafian.
The Seirafian family are the most highly
respected master weavers in Isphahan
since the early 1900s. These rugs are
famous for being created by most
artistic designers and skilful weavers that
use only the best quality dyes and raw
materials. The design features scrolling
arabesques with Shah Abbas flowers and
leafy vine around a tomato-red, ivory
and navy central medallion.
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Circa:1950s
Origin: Iran
Size: 235 x 148
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