Oriental Rugs: An Introduction
by:
Walker, Gordon
Publisher:
Prion Books
Published:September 1, 1999
ISBN:1853753165
Format:Hardcover
Pages:224
Description:
From Booklist
Mapping the impact of the oh-so-popular Antiques Roadshow is fairly easy. The PBS TV series gave birth to increased attendance at antiques fairs and flea markets, a growing valuation of all things old, and a marked rise in specialty "how
to understand" books. Former British rug retailer-turned-broker Walker has done a more than credible job in delivering the data about Oriental rugs. With little ceremony, some choice words, and acres of pictures, he draws a recognizable portrait of
Eastern good, bad, and so-so floor coverings. There is information on vocabulary, which leads to identification processes and actual details on specific geographic area rugs, including price, visage, color-texture, structure, and size. Also, short
sections on the history, how-to-buy tips, and TLC for rugs are brief to seduce the reader and long enough to cover the topic. By far the best values are the author's notes; for instance, Hereze rugs are the most prized of the Turkish output, while
Pakistan has only been producing coverings since the late 1940s. Barbara Jacobs
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Product Description:
The rugs of Persia, Turkey, and many other countries of Muslim Asia constitute
one of the richest seams of art anywhere in the world-and it is an art that can be part of one's home, adding character and distinction to even the smallest room. But the infinite variety of styles, sizes, and prices, as well as the difficulty of
assessing value and authenticity, frequently intimidates the inexperienced purchaser. Here, at last, is a simple but serious introduction for the novice, providing a complete overview of the subject in a well-organized, easily followed text. Expert
Gordon Walker explains the vocabulary of rugs, the techniques of identification, how rugs are made, the great families of rug styles, and the pitfalls that await the unwary buyer. A most welcome guide, complete with a color-coded chart to help with
decorating schemes and 200 fine color photos.
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