Isbn: 9781330010013 - the Craft of Hand-made Rugs (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an early 20th-century guide to traditional American rug-making techniques. Amidst a growing interest in domestic arts and crafts, the author laments the decline of traditional methods. She seeks to combine age-old processes with principles of tasteful design and execution. The book emphasizes harmony between materials and patterns, and between handicraft and home decor. It stresses the importance of enduring beauty resulting from the combination of utility and pleasing design. Original in its era, this book remains relevant to practicing and aspiring rug-makers alike. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…