[Gutenberg 39740] • Oriental Rugs, Antique and Modern
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- Authors
- Hawley, W.A.
- Publisher
- Dover Publications
- Tags
- oriental , rugs , reference
- ISBN
- 9780486223667
- Date
- 1970-06-01T00:00:00+00:00
- Size
- 6.46 MB
- Lang
- en
Best general account in English describes history of rug-making; special knots used to fasten pile; hidden symbolism in carpets; techniques used. Distinguishing characteristics of Turkish, Persian, Caucasian, Indian, Chinese, more (size, color, patterns, fringes, etc.). 91 plates -- 11 in color.