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 Carpets
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by Amicia De Moubray, Alicia De Moubray,
David Black, John Moubray
Rizzoli
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This book is more then just a reference guide
of carpets from around the world. It shows
how carpets can be used in various interiors,
from country houses to a city pied-a-terre.
The authors go into detail about color, design,
and texture and use actual interiors to show
the many ways that carpets can be used. From
the great rooms of Chatsworth, to staircases,
entry halls, bedrooms in a small cottage,
nothing is left to the imagination. Useful
chapters include "Care & Repair"
and an excellent international directory.
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| Oriental
Rugs Today : A Guide to the Best in New Carpets from the
East |
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by Gordon W. Scott
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What could be more necessary at this time
than a well-written volume on the best of
the new rugs presently available? The 'renaissance'
that followed the reintroduction of vegetable
dyes in Turkey and elsewhere is now an important
part of the Oriental rug business. What we
have lacked to date is a book that illustrates
how far this revolution has advanced in the
past dozen years. Emmett Eiland's book Oriental
Rugs Today successfully fills this gap, with
a warmth and personal touch few rug books
match. This book is so thoroughly on the level
that both novices and dealers can and will
use it to considerable advantage. There is
nothing of such a practical nature in all
our previous literature. (James
Opie, in HALI, March 2000)
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| Turkoman
: Oriental Rugs |
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by Uwe Jourdan
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Both of these works exemplify the craftsmanship
of highly skilled weavers in Central Asia
and provide insight into the lives and culture
of various ethnic groups. The "Introduction
and Survey" section of Turkoman, an English
translation of Jourdan's renowned German work,
gives a brief yet detailed overview of the
background and characteristics of nomadic
Turkoman tribal weaving, including the techniques,
influences, and symbolic and ritualistic meaning
of various designs. There is also a brief
section on collecting Turkoman rugs and pricing
trends. The major portion of this work is
a catalog of different regional types of pile
weaving.
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| The
Oriental Rug Lexicon |
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by Peter F. Stone
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These boos gives the reader tools for understanding,
identifying, and selecting Oriental carpets,
which have long been staples of elegant home
decor. Sakhai, who comes from an Iranian family
of experts, presents inside information about
the history, traditions, meanings, weaving
techniques, and characteristics of carpets
from the many tribes of Persia. Readers will
gain appreciation for rugs that are part of
the everyday life of these people as they
learn how to determine quality and authenticity
as well as how to care for these treasures.
Gorgeous full-color illustrations are accompanied
by individual histories and thumbnail maps
of the regions of their origins.
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| An
Illustrated Guide to Making Oriental Rugs |
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by Gordon W. Scott
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This book takes the mystery out of this centuries-old
art form by illustrating, in detailed steps,
how to build a loom and hand knot a rug as
fine and intricate as those originating in
the Middle East and the Orient. This unique
book is a comprehensive self-instruction manual,
written for both the diligent beginner and
the experienced weaver, as well as the needlepoint
devotee searching for challenging new designs.
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