The splendor of antique rugs and tapestries
2006, First Edition. Dubai : Motivate Publishing ; New York : PDN Publishing. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.Includes the publishers cardboard protective casing. Item #293579
Physical description; 325 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 35 cm. Summary; "This magnificent volume will mesmerize all who appreciate the beauty of textiles, designs woven into Oriental rugs and the distinctive artistry of each rug-weaving area that reflects a cultural and historical tradition. It serves as an invaluable reference for art collectors, interior designers and the private purchaser, with a history of rug making, explanation of the techniques, materials used and the characteristics of Persian, Turkish, Caucasian, Turkmen, Indian, Chinese and European rugs and tapestries"--Publisher description. Subjects; Rugs -- History. Tapestry -- History. Rugs. Tapestry.
Price: €150.00