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Oriental Rugs
Mark Blackburn
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Description for Oriental Rugs
Num Pages: 256 pages, 894 color photos. BIC Classification: 1FM; AFWD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 287 x 229 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1612.
Buying an Oriental rug need not be confusing. This book answers the most frequent questions and offers a great introduction to this ancient and continuing weaving tradition. Nearly 900 contemporary rugs are shown and discussed from Tibet, India, China, Turkey, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran. Learn their history, production methods, selection guidlines, and tips on care and cleaning. Each rug is described by its origin, size, materials, knot count, dyes, regional makers, and unique characteristics. Guidelines for evaluating the cost of the rugs is provided. With this information in hand, any buyer can approach the rug market confidently, and enjoy the ... Read more
Buying an Oriental rug need not be confusing. This book answers the most frequent questions and offers a great introduction to this ancient and continuing weaving tradition. Nearly 900 contemporary rugs are shown and discussed from Tibet, India, China, Turkey, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran. Learn their history, production methods, selection guidlines, and tips on care and cleaning. Each rug is described by its origin, size, materials, knot count, dyes, regional makers, and unique characteristics. Guidelines for evaluating the cost of the rugs is provided. With this information in hand, any buyer can approach the rug market confidently, and enjoy the ... Read more
Product Details
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764326417
SKU
V9780764326417
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-50
About Mark Blackburn
Mark Blackburn has been a leading dealer in Oriental rugs for thirty years. His travels to all the rug-making regions to work with the weavers, importers, and retail customers has given him a front-row seat in this fascinating, complicated field. He directly states the facts of his business, so that customers can confidently understand and select their new rugs. ... Read more
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