| Oriental Rugs: The Secrets Revealed Contributor(s): Blackburn, Mark (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764326414 ISBN-13: 9780764326417 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover Published: June 2007 Annotation: Buying an Oriental rug need not be confusing. This book answers the most frequent questions and offers a great introduction to this ancient and continuing weaving tradition. Nearly 900 contemporary rugs are shown and discussed from Tibet, India, China, Turkey, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran. Learn their history, production methods, selection guidlines, and tips on care and cleaning. With this information in hand, any buyer can approach the rug market confidently, and enjoy the perfect rug. Click for more in this series: Schiffer Books |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Rugs |
| Dewey: 746.75 |
| LCCN: 2006103306 |
| Series: Schiffer Books |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 8.6" W x 11.1" L (3.50 lbs) 256 pages |
| Features: Dust Cover, Illustrated, Price on Product, Table of Contents |
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| Publisher Description: Buying an Oriental rug need not be confusing. This book answers the most frequent questions and offers a great introduction to this ancient and continuing weaving tradition. Nearly 900 contemporary rugs are shown and discussed from Tibet, India, China, Turkey, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran. Learn their history, production methods, selection guidlines, and tips on care and cleaning. Each rug is described by its origin, size, materials, knot count, dyes, regional makers, and unique characteristics. Guidelines for evaluating the cost of the rugs is provided. With this information in hand, any buyer can approach the rug market confidently, and enjoy the perfect rug. |
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