Allane explains what kilims are, how they get their names, and how they are classified and marketed. He also tells how to assess quality, and where to buy, and provides a table of price comparisons. Includes 43 color reproductions of the main types, and over 100 illustrations.
Today, a combination of high quality and low price makes Chinese rugs the best value of all oriental carpets. And countries outside China itself, such as Tibet and Nepal, have broadened the market even further by producing Chinese-style rugs of the same high standard. The existing literature on this fast-expanding area is either expensive or ...
The distinctive rugs still made by many peoples of tribal origin in Asia, the Americas and North Africa have become widely sought after for their decorative and fuctional role in enlivening today's interiors. This comprehensive guide contains independent advice for the buyer. It explains what tribal rugs are, and exactly how they are made, ...
A guide to modern oriental rugs, explaining the techniques, materials, and tools used in making them, and discussing quality, design, color schemes, and resale values.
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