About this title: Drawing on the rich weaving traditions of the Near East and Central Asia, the clearly presented text is divided into six major regional and tribal groupings, covering Anatolian, Baluchi, Caucasian, Kurdish, Persian and Turkmen motifs. These are further subdivided into more precise attributions and motif types, examining the derivations and uses of medallions, field repeats and borders and the relationships between them. Pattern recognition has long been used to determine the origin and age of rugs, and this detailed analysis of designs and their component elements provides a vital key to ...
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Edition: First edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Thames & Hudson, New York
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780500511848ISBN:0500511845
Description: Near Fine in Near Fine Dust Jacket. pp. 352. Definitive work on the rich weaving traditions of the Near East and Central Asia: Anatolian, Baluchi, Caucasian, Kurdish, Persian, and Turkmen. Computer analysis is used to systematize the study of motifs, designs, and patterns through more than 1, 600 full-color images. This analysis of designs provides a key to accurate attribution. Inscribed by the author in 2004 "To my good friend Bill-Here are the motifs without the fuss and muss or real rugs ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Thames & Hudson, United Kingdom
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780500511848ISBN:0500511845
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. Oversize hardcover in dust jacket. An exceptionally lovely ex-library book. Both book and dust jacket are in Fine condition aside from minimal library marks. Very fresh and bright. The definitive guide to the identification of motifs, designs and patterns. Presents the rich weaving traditions of the Near East and Central Asia according to six major regional and tribal groupings. Lavishly photographed in color. 351 pp. A visual delight. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Thames & Hudson, London, United Kingdom
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780500511848ISBN:0500511845
Description: Good in Good jacket. Ex-Library. 4to-over 9¾"-12" Tall. Usual library marks and wear. 351 pages with over 1600 colour illustrations. An indispensable resource for all collectors and scholars of oriental rugs and carpets from the Near East and Central Asia. Heavy book (2kg). read more
Description: An indispensable resource for all collectors and scholars of Oriental rugs and carpets. Drawing on the rich weaving traditions of the Near East and Central Asia, the clearly presented text is divided into six major regional and tribal groupings, covering Anatolian, Baluchi, Caucasian, Kurdish, Persian and Turkmen motifs. These are subdivided into more precise attributions and motif types, examining the derivations and uses of medallions, field repeats and borders, as well as the relationships ... read more
Binding: Cloth
Publisher: Thames & Hudson, London, England
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780500511848ISBN:0500511845
Description: New- in New- jacket. 11 By 9 Inches. 352 pages-in English-over 1, 600 color illustrations-a major authority on Oriental carpets describes the motifs, designs and patterns of the many different sorts of Anatolian, Baluchi, Caucasian, Kurdish, Persian and Turkmen carpets-common filler motifs-glossary-graphic sources-bibliography-index. (For softcover version of this book, see ISBN 0500286728) read more
Description: Satisfaction Guaranteed. Shipped quickly. 2004. Hardcover. Used, very good. Very good overall with light to moderate wear. Includes dust jacket. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Thames & Hudson, United Kingdom
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780500511848ISBN:0500511845
Description: Near New in Near New jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" Covers six major regional and tribal groupings: Anatolian, Baluchi, Caucasian, Kurdish, Persian and Turkmen motifs. These are further sub-divided into more precise atrributes and motif types. Striking diagrams illustrate the way in which individual motifs may be adapted and reinterpreted over time. Lavishly illustrated with over 1600 colour illustrations. read more
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