Oriental Rugs (Expanded Edition)
Boston, Massachusetts: New York Graphic Society, 1976. Revised Edition. Large Hardcover. Very Good / Very Good. Item #2338475
ISBN: 0821206435
Revised edition. Jacket edges rubbed, jacket soiled. Spine leans to the left.
214 pp.Widely recognised as the standard introduction to this subject, this book focuses on the nineteenth- and twentieth-century weaving of the Middle and Far East. It begins with a brief history of carpets and goes on to discuss weaving techniques, dyes and design. Traditional practices are described, along with computer-aided design. The book then covers the full range of oriental rugs by country and region respectively, providing detailed information on the characteristics of each type, illustrated with colour plates of typical examples.
Price: $25.00