The rugs and carpets of Persia and Turkey, and many other countries of Muslim Asia consitute one of the richest seams of art anywhere in the world. But is is an art that can be part of your domestic environment. Although popular the rugs of the orient are also a nightmare of complexity where the inexperienced would-be-buyer is concerned. How can one be sure that one is buying a good example, that is well made and in good condition? What should the buyer look for, what are the tell-tale signs of inauthenticity? What are the marks of genuineness and quality? This introduction to the subject has: an explanation of the vocabulary of carpets, the techniques of identification, how rugs are made, materials/dyes, the great families of rug styles, a gazetteer of countries, tribes and regions, buying rugs, the truth about auctions and bankruptcy sales, care and maintenance.
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Mapping the impact of the oh-so-popular Antiques Roadshow is fairly easy. The PBS TV series gave birth to increased attendance at antiques fairs and flea markets, a growing valuation of all things old, and a marked rise in specialty "how to understand" books. Former British rug retailer-turned-broker Walker has done a more than credible job in delivering the data about Oriental rugs. With little ceremony, some choice words, and acres of pictures, he draws a recognizable portrait of Eastern good, bad, and so-so floor coverings. There is information on vocabulary, which leads to identification processes and actual details on specific geographic area rugs, including price, visage, color-texture, structure, and size. Also, short sections on the history, how-to-buy tips, and TLC for rugs are brief to seduce the reader and long enough to cover the topic. By far the best values are the author's notes; for instance, Hereze rugs are the most prized of the Turkish output, while Pakistan has only been producing coverings since the late 1940s. Barbara Jacobs
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Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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The rugs of Persia, Turkey, and many other countries of Muslim Asia constitute one of the richest seams of art anywhere in the world ‹ and it is an art that can be part of one¹s home, adding character and distinction to even the most humble room. But the infinite variety of styles, sizes, and prices, as well as the difficulty of assessing value and authenticity, frequently intimidates the inexperienced purchaser. Here, at last, is a simple but serious introduction for the novice, providing a complete overview of the vocabulary of rugs, the techniques of identification, how rugs are made, the great family of rug styles, and the pitfalls that await the unwary buyer. Complete with 200 fine color photos. DESCRIPTION: A superb, truly accessible introduction to oriental rugs, designed in a compact format and illustrated with 200 outstanding color photos. Ideal for novice rug buyers and students of this glorious Asian art.
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