Oriental Rugs: An Introduction

Walker, Gordon Redford

ISBN 10: 1853754307 / ISBN 13: 9781853754302

Published by Prion Books, 2001

Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Seller Inventory # F21A-03577

Synopsis:

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.

About the Author: only a really experienced dealer can be your guide, and Gordon Walker, for twenty-five years the owner of the Oriental Rug Gallery in Bath, is the man. He also trades as an accredited specialist broker at the International Oriental Carpet Centre in London where he guides his private clients through the stocks of the leading merchant importers.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Oriental Rugs: An Introduction
Publisher: Prion Books
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good