An Illustrated Guide to Making Oriental Rugs
Author: Gordon W. Scott
Publisher:
Published: 1984
Total Pages: 103
ISBN-13: 9780914718949
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Gordon W. Scott
Publisher:
Published: 1984
Total Pages: 103
ISBN-13: 9780914718949
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Emmett Eiland
Publisher: Emmett Eiland's Rugs
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 200
ISBN-13: 1893163466
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Demystifying a confusing and intimidating subject, Oriental Rugs Today is the first book devoted exclusively to new pieces. It discusses issues of dye and finish, looks country by country at examples from every major contemporary source, and profiles the artisans who revived the use of handspun wool and natural dyes. Written for both aficionado and novice, this edition includes 20 percent more material and new information on Nepalese and Iranian rugs, making this must-have guide to the subject. 100color photos are included.
Author: P. R. J. Ford
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Published: 1992
Total Pages: 352
ISBN-13: 9780500276648
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →"One of the most useful books to cover the whole of the field...Mr. Ford is to be congratulated on having produced a work that should stand the test of time." Carpet Review Weekly
Author: Caroline Bosly
Publisher: Pantheon
Published: 1985
Total Pages: 264
ISBN-13: 9780394739571
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Rugs to Riches is an authoritative, lively, and eminently practical guide for people who want to learn the dos and don'ts of choosing handmade oriental rugs. Caroline Bosly, one of the foremost rug brokers in the world, describes the various types of rugs and their origins, explains the difference between buying new and antique rugs, and tells you how to buy a rug of any size at the best possible price. Written in a simple, straightforward style that strips away the mystique from oriental rugs, Rugs to Riches also advises you on: Determining whether a rug is handmade or not, and whether it has been altered in any way. Evaluating a rug's condition and determining whether the retail price is a fair one, using a simple point system. Bargaining down the price of a rug, no matter what type of store you find it in. Selling a rug and making a profit. Decorating with oriental rugs and ensuring that they remain clean and in good repair.
Author: Janice Summers
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Company
Published: 1982
Total Pages: 175
ISBN-13: 9780025511309
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Helps American buyers evaluate and select Oriental rugs by presenting descriptions and photographs for numerous types, an explanation of how the rugs are made, and tips on distinguishing between hand-knotted and machine-made rugs
Author: Pamela Thomas
Publisher:
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9780709059776
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →An illustrated handbook on collecting and identifying Oriental rugs, which provides a guide to the rug-making cultures of the Middle East and the carpets they produce, and covers the history, manufacture and purchasing of different pieces.
Author: Ian Bennett
Publisher: Book Sales
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 352
ISBN-13: 9780785802013
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This ancient craft is given full homage in this complete guide to the major rug making areas of the world. Lavishly illustrated to show styles, designs, and techniques down through the ages.
Author: John B. Gregorian
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
Published: 2000-01-01
Total Pages: 175
ISBN-13: 9780847822218
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The Silk Route was an ancient caravan route that began at the Golden Horn in present-day Istanbul and extended through the Caucasus, Iran, Afghanistan, and Central Asia to China and its seaports. It was through this caravan route, perhaps as long ago as the fourth century a.d. that goods of European manufacturers were introduced to remote villages and settlements. Here they were traded for indigenous exotic items such as silk, spices, and the subject of this luxurious and authoritative volume-oriental rugs. Oriental Rugs of the Silk Route, by John B. Gregorian, president of one of the oldest and largest oriental rug institutions in North America, provides an illustrated tour of the modern-day oriental rug-making centers of the Silk Route. A compelling text and stunning color photography complemented by vintage black-and-white images transport you to Middle Eastern villages and cities, revealing the rug-making culture and process there. From colorfully dressed peasants tending sheep, carding wool, and boiling natural dyes in Turkey and India's remote rug-weaving villages and trading centers to the sophisticated showrooms and the Grand Bazaar of Istanbul, as well as mosques, temples, restaurants, and homes where beautiful rugs are on display, this visually rich and authoritative volume travels behind the scenes of the mysterious, exotic cultures famous for this centuries-old art form. Chapters cover the history and lore of the Silk Route and the famous weaving centers of India and Turkey, relating stories of the weavers, dyers, and merchants; superstitions; religious symbolism, and Middle Eastern aesthetics. Also included is a wealth of rug examples and information on the rugs themselves, such as rug types, dyes, symbology, weaving techniques, and knots. There is also professional advice for rug buyers: an assessment of the rug-making industry today; a complete guide to evaluating and purchasing a rug; a discussion of buying and trading customs; and helpful tips on negotiating abroad as well as on decorating with oriental rugs throughout the home. A glossary provides definitions of oriental rug terminology, while an appendix rounds out the book with a complete discussion of cleaning and repair. At once a unique journey to the world's finest oriental rug-making centers and an authoritative reference, Oriental Rugs of the Silk Route is captivating, informative reading for beginning and knowledgeable rug enthusiasts and travelers alike.