Author: John Kimberly MumfordPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Rugs
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
Chinese Rugs ...
Author: John Kimberly MumfordPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Rugs
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
Chinese Rugs
Author: Robert Livingston GumpPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Rugs
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Chinese Rugs
Author: Gordon B. LeitchPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Rugs
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
The Mentor: Chinese Rugs, Vol. 4, Num. 2
Author: John K. MumfordPublisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3752420103
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Reproduction of the original: The Mentor: Chinese Rugs, Vol. 4, Num. 2 by John K. Mumford
The Soul of Kazakhstan
Author: Wayne EastepPublisher:
ISBN: 9780970693907
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Essays and information on the countyr of kazakhstan heavily illustrated with photos.
Oriental Rugs of the Silk Route
Author: John B. GregorianPublisher: Rizzoli International Publications
ISBN: 9780847822218
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 175
Book Description
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.
A View of Chinese Rugs from the Seventeenth to the Twentieth Century
Author: H. A. LorentzPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 9780710069122
Category : Rugs
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
The Tiffany Studios Collection of Antique Chinese Rugs
Author: Tiffany Studios (New York, N.Y.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Rugs
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Monograph on Chinese Rugs
Author: George Glen GouldPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Rugs
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Oriental Rugs a Complete Guide
Author: Charles JacobsenPublisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462904157
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 587
Book Description
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.