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How To Know Oriental Carpets And Rugs
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Book Synopsis How to Identify Persian Rugs and Other Oriental Rugs by : C. J. Delabere May
Download or read book How to Identify Persian Rugs and Other Oriental Rugs written by C. J. Delabere May and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2011-10-27 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classic, historical book provides instruction on the facts necessary to enable the reader to identify any typical specimen of the better known classes of Oriental rugs. It gives diverse direction on classification with regard to their type, their age and their value. Despite its age this book contains much information that is still practical and useful today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Book Synopsis Oriental Rugs Today by : Emmett Eiland
Download or read book Oriental Rugs Today written by Emmett Eiland and published by Emmett Eiland's Rugs. This book was released on 2003 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Oriental Carpet Design by : P. R. J. Ford
Download or read book Oriental Carpet Design written by P. R. J. Ford and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 1992 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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
Book Synopsis Check Points on How to Buy Oriental Rugs by : Charles Jacobsen
Download or read book Check Points on How to Buy Oriental Rugs written by Charles Jacobsen and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-07-17 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classic oriental rug guide is still the most comprehensive and authoritative book for buying or selling rugs--essential reading for any collector. Author, Charles W. Jacobsen was a world renowened authority on Oriental rugs. Check Points on How to Buy Oriental Rugs represent the essence of his five decades of experience in buying and selling new and antique Oriental rugs. Experienced dealers and first-time buyers alike will benefit from the expert information and advice Mr. Jacobsen offers.
Book Synopsis Oriental Rugs a Complete Guide by : Charles Jacobsen
Download or read book Oriental Rugs a Complete Guide written by Charles Jacobsen and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-08-21 with total page 587 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis How to Know Oriental Rugs, a Handbook by : Mary Beach Langton
Download or read book How to Know Oriental Rugs, a Handbook written by Mary Beach Langton and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis How to Know Oriental Carpets and Rugs by : Heinrich Jacoby
Download or read book How to Know Oriental Carpets and Rugs written by Heinrich Jacoby and published by . This book was released on 1952 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Oriental Rugs written by Peter F. Stone and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2013-11-19 with total page 1038 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This monumental reference work--long awaited by collectors and scholars--fills an important gap in the available literature on oriental rugs. Lavishly illustrated with over 1000 photographs and drawings, it offers clear and precise definitions for the rug and textile terms in use across a broad swath of the globe--from Morocco to Turkey, Persia, the Caucasus region, Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India and China. Covering priceless museum-quality rug traditions as well as modern centers of production, Oriental Rugs: An Illustrated Lexicon of Motifs, Materials, and Origins draws on classical scholarship as well as current terminology in use among producers and traders in these areas today. It focuses primarily on the rich hand-knotting and hand-weaving traditions of the Near East and Central Asia, but also includes some examples of Scandinavian and Native American weavings. Oriental rugs are receiving ever-increasing attention and recognition in the field of art history. Tribal weavings especially have become a focus for new research, and Oriental Rugs provides a new understanding of many distinctive traditions that were previously understudied, such as the weavings of southwest Persia, Baluchistan and Kurdistan. This concise oriental rug reference book is a must-have for scholars and anyone serious about collecting rugs, selling rugs or the rug trade in general. Additional reference information also includes: Foreign terms Place names The Oriental Rug lexicon Museums with notable rug collections Oriental rug internet sites
Book Synopsis How to Know Oriental Rugs by : Mary Beach Langton
Download or read book How to Know Oriental Rugs written by Mary Beach Langton and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis An Illustrated Guide to Making Oriental Rugs by : Gordon W. Scott
Download or read book An Illustrated Guide to Making Oriental Rugs written by Gordon W. Scott and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Oriental Rug by : William De Lancey Ellwanger
Download or read book The Oriental Rug written by William De Lancey Ellwanger and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Oriental Carpets in Miniature by : Frank M. Cooper
Download or read book Oriental Carpets in Miniature written by Frank M. Cooper and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The intricate patterning and rich hues of tribal rugs from Turkey, the Caucasus, and Iran have attracted collectors for decades. Twenty-four different designs from these rich traditions, carefully reduced in scale and accurately charted, make handsome small take-along projects. Designs can be worked on fine, medium or heavy canvas. The patterns have been gleaned from museum collections, and their origins have been carefully researched and documented.
Book Synopsis Oriental Carpet Identifier by : Ian Bennett
Download or read book Oriental Carpet Identifier written by Ian Bennett and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ian Bennett provides a comprehensive classification of carpets and rugs, charting the history and development of the art of Oriental rug making. The book features over 200 carpets and rugs, and includes a glossary of techniques and patterns.
Book Synopsis Dictionary of Oriental Rugs by : Ivan C. Neff
Download or read book Dictionary of Oriental Rugs written by Ivan C. Neff and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Rugs to Riches written by Caroline Bosly and published by Pantheon. This book was released on 1985 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Oriental Rug Symbols by : John Train
Download or read book Oriental Rug Symbols written by John Train and published by Art Media Resources. This book was released on 2003-10-01 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Oriental Carpets from the Tents, Cottages, and Workshops of Asia by : Jon Thompson
Download or read book Oriental Carpets from the Tents, Cottages, and Workshops of Asia written by Jon Thompson and published by Penguin Putnam. This book was released on 1988 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
