About this title: 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, discussing how weaving techniques, tools and material affect their character and quality. It offers advice on how to buy a rug from choosing the right one to value for money. The cultural context in which these various rugs are made is explored, with ...
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Description: Good. Light shelf wear and minimal interior marks. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Edition: 1st Paperback Edition
Binding: Paper
Publisher: Thames & Hudson, United Kingdom
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780500278970ISBN:0500278970
Description: Illustrated Throughout. As New in Large Softcover. No Dustjacket. 7 x 10" A solid copy; ----------SATISFACTION GUARANTEED---------FAST, COURTEOUS SERVICE------ read more
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Thames & Hudson, United Kingdom
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780500278970ISBN:0500278970
Description: Very Good. Ex-Library. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. Soft cover. Ex-library with usual adornments. Pages clean and crisp, binding tight. "....The distinctive and beautiful rugs still made by peoples of tribal origin in the Americas, Asia and North Africa have become widely sought-after for their highly decorative and functional role in enlivening today's interiors. In this clearly written, reasonably priced, comprehensive guide, the buyer is at last armed with indispensable and completely independent ... read more
Edition: First Paperback
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Thames & Hudson, London
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780500278970ISBN:0500278970
Description: Fine. Sml 4to. 144pp, index, 47 col photos, 40 two color drawings, 6 maps. As new copy in pictorial card covers. Comprehensive guide to the tribal rugs of North America, Asia and North Africa. read more
Binding: orig. wrappers
Publisher: Thames & Hudson, New York
Date Published: (1996)
Description: 42pp color photoplates. Minor rubbing. VG. 25x17cm, 142 pp., With 93 illustrations, 47 in color. Covers rugs of the Americas, Asia, and North Africa. Contents: How To Use This Book: What is a Tribal Rug; How Tribal Rugs Are Made; Buying A Tribal Rug; The Cultural Context; The Colour Plates: Designs; The Weaving Nations, Territories & Regions; Weaving Groups. read more
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