Caucasian carpets and covers : the weaving culture / by Richard E Wright, John T. Wertime
By
Wright, Richard E.
Periodical
0
Serial
3
Publisher
Hali Publications in association with Laurence King Pub., London
Description
184 pages: color illustrations ; 35 cm
ISBN / ISSN No.
1856690776
Subject
1. Rugs, Caucasian; 2. Weaving -- Caucasus; 3. Tapijtkunst.
Summay
Caucasian Carpets & Covers is the first book to offer a comprehensive view of nineteenth and twentieth century knotted pile rugs and flat-woven textiles from Caucasia in the light of recent research. Written by two acknowledged experts in the field, the text is securely based on original written and photographic sources, coupled with a systematic analysis of woven structures.
The collapse of the Soviet Union and the consequent opening up of communication and trade between the West and the newly independent Caucasian republics has resulted in the release onto the market of previously little known items, in particular flat-weaves. This development calls for a re-evaluation of the subject of Caucasian weaving, a demand which this book seeks to answer.
Keyword
Rugs
DDC Classification No.
746.759
Accession No.
3
Shelving location
1
Status
Available
Category
Floor Furnishings
Gifted Detail
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