Buying Oriental Rugs Carpets - Types Regions Identification / Scarce Handbook

Description

Over 100 color photographs, numerous black-and-white illustrations, and in-depth captions supplement a rich narrative in this rare book on Oriental rugs and carpets.
ORIENTAL RUGS: THE ILLUSTRATED GUIDE
by Janice Summers Herbert, Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc. NY, 1978.
“Acclaimed for its no-nonsense approach,
Oriental Rugs
is unique in its comprehensive but concise coverage of today’s oriental rugs.  Janice Summers Herbert provides an overview of the long and colorful history of the art, myth, and development of the Oriental rug, highlighting the individual craftsmanship with which the rugs are made.  She examines rugs of the world’s traditional rug-weaving centers, describing their designs, colors, and sizes, and analyzes the full range of carpets available in today’s market.”  Reviewers have praised this volume for “covering the full spectrum of rugs, from older to contemporary pieces, and [because it]
covers 95% of the rugs seen in today’s market.
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In addition to chapters on design and construction, topics by region of origin include Iranian rugs, recent Caucasian rugs, Turkoman and Turkish types, rugs from China, India and Pakistan.  A handy appendix summarizes the subject by availability, durability, price, typical knot count and common rug sizes.  There is also a pronunciation guide and glossary of terms.  There are plenty of maps and the illustrations in this revised and expanded edition.  Advice on appraising and insuring rugs, on buying overseas, and a comparison of rug sources enrich this volume for the novice as well as the experienced collector or dealer of antique Oriental rugs.
7.25“ x 10.25“ hardback with dust cover in very good condition.  176 pages.
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