Oriental Rugs in Colour
Title | Oriental Rugs in Colour PDF eBook |
Author | Preben Liebetrau |
Publisher | |
Pages | 131 |
Release | 1963 |
Genre | Rugs, Oriental |
ISBN |
Oriental Carpet Design
Title | Oriental Carpet Design PDF eBook |
Author | P. R. J. Ford |
Publisher | Thames & Hudson |
Pages | 352 |
Release | 1992 |
Genre | Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | 9780500276648 |
"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
Oriental Carpets
Title | Oriental Carpets PDF eBook |
Author | Essie Sakhai |
Publisher | |
Pages | 144 |
Release | 2002-08-27 |
Genre | Rugs, Oriental |
ISBN | 9781898259107 |
Colour Treasury of Oriental Rugs
Title | Colour Treasury of Oriental Rugs PDF eBook |
Author | Stefan A. Milhofer |
Publisher | |
Pages | 134 |
Release | 1971 |
Genre | Rugs, Oriental |
ISBN |
Oriental Rugs a Complete Guide
Title | Oriental Rugs a Complete Guide PDF eBook |
Author | Charles Jacobsen |
Publisher | Tuttle Publishing |
Pages | 587 |
Release | 2012-08-21 |
Genre | Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | 1462904157 |
This authoritative reference contains a vast amount of information about Oriental rugs. Oriental Rugs: A Complete Guide is the first large volume on the subject to be printed in the past forty-five years is meant for the individual who is interested in purchasing his first Oriental Rug, as well as the collector, museum, and rug importer. The volume is divided into three main parts. Part I, entitled "General Discussion devotes one chapter to each of the large rug weaving countries and includes helpful hints as to what the rug buyer should look for in an particular rug. Part II, "Description of Types," is an alphabetical list of all the names that have been used to identify rugs in the past, as well as the names that are being used at present. Each entry is followed by a full discussion and description of the rug. Part III, “Plates,” contains 194 pictures of different types of rugs, complete with descriptive captions for each. Thirty-nine of the plates are in full color. All of the plates are large, allowing the reader to see the design, and in some cases, the colors used in the particular rug.
Oriental Rugs in the Home
Title | Oriental Rugs in the Home PDF eBook |
Author | Nahigian brothers |
Publisher | |
Pages | 120 |
Release | 1913 |
Genre | Rugs, Oriental |
ISBN |
This is a handbook on rugs, produced by an importing company. Most of the handbook concerns different kinds of rugs and their features, but the first chapter is a sales pitch to convince the reader that Oriental rugs are stylish. Photos are throughout the text, some in color but most in black and white.
Oriental Rugs Today
Title | Oriental Rugs Today PDF eBook |
Author | Emmett Eiland |
Publisher | Emmett Eiland's Rugs |
Pages | 200 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Rugs, Oriental |
ISBN | 1893163466 |
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.