About this title: In this review, the author draws upon his experience in the trade, in order to demonstrate how to recognize the different structural and design features of oriental rugs and carpets. All the types made throughout the Orient - from the Balkans to Peking - are grouped here, not by place of manufacture but by design, illuminating the history of each pattern. The author shows the vital influence of the ethnographic backgrounds of the various carpet-producing centres over all important designs. He presents illustrations of contemporary examples and descriptions of key characteristics - ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Date Published: 2008-01-28
ISBN-13:9780500276648ISBN:0500276641
Description: Very Good. Clean and unmarked with light rubs to spine top and bottom, no priority or international without prior arrangements, too large for flat rate envelope-Thanks! read more
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using International Priority Airmail. Delivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Heavier and more expensive items have tracking number. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Thames and Hudson, New York
Date Published: 1981 (1992)
ISBN-13:9780500276648ISBN:0500276641
Description: Very Good; 9.5 x 12 Paperback in Very Good condition. Illustrated by 400 Color Plates, 400 Black and White; GWO 403.; 4; 352 pp. read more
Edition: NEW ED
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Thames & Hudson, UK
ISBN-13:9780500276648ISBN:0500276641
Description: New. Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. "One of the most useful books to cover the whole of the field...Mr. Ford is to be congratulated on having produced a work that should stand the test of time. "— "Carpet Review Weekly" In this comprehensive survey, P. R. J. Ford shows readers how to recognize the different structural and design features of oriental rugs and carpets. The ... read more
Edition: NEW ED
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Thames & Hudson, UK
ISBN-13:9780500276648ISBN:0500276641
Description: New. "One of the most useful books to cover the whole of the field...Mr. Ford is to be congratulated on having produced a work that should stand the test of time. "— "Carpet Review Weekly" In this comprehensive survey, P. R. J. Ford shows readers how to recognize the different structural and design features of oriental rugs and carpets. The designs are grouped according to their essential characteristics. This approach illuminates the cultural background of each, revealing at once the ... read more
Description: Like New. SHIPS FROM GERMANY. NO EXPEDITED SHIPPING! Allow 10-14 business days for delivery. Please always check the language in the product description section. Few left in stock-order soon. Selling online since 1995. Code: L20091106150713I. read more
Edition: Revised Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Thames & Hudson, London
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780500233283ISBN:0500233284
Description: Hard cover book, red cloth with gilt lettering in dustwrapper. 352 pages, Over 800 illustrations 400 in colour.9.75 X 12, 75 inches. Near fine book in a near fine dustwrapper. read more
"I lived in the Middle East and my Afghani carpet dealer recommended this book calling it "the Bible" for any collector. The color pictures and pattern by pattern breakdown help you get a feel for the beauty of this unique art form. My only complaint is that the carpets pictured are all museum quality and not on offer to your average collector! If you are just getting started or if you've been collecting rugs for a while, this book is an essential addition to your reference library."
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