| #1095539 in Books | Berkeley Hills Books | 2003-07 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 | .49 x8.54 x10.98l, | File Name: 1893163466 | 216 pages |
||0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.| If you are interested in high quality new oriental rugs you need this book.|By Michael H. Kaplan|It you are interested in buying high quality new oriental rugs you need this book. I wish it were updated to 2016 but still a lot of useful information. Well written and excellent photos. Most rug stores do not carry these rugs but they are worth seeking out.|1 of 1 people found t||...[T]his work is invaluable to the trade and consumer alike. ...[A] major achievement. -- Oriental Rug Magazine, Spring 2000
Just about anything you need to know about new Oriental rugs is included in this comprehensive book. -- Sacrame
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-h...
