Oriental Rugs - Antique and Modern

Author(s): Walter A. Hawley

SECONDHAND BOOKS | ART

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.

1970, Reprint. A very good copy with light creasing to the wraps and light spotting to the edges. The contents are fine and unmarked.


Product Information

General Fields

  • : 9780486223667
  • : Dover Publications, Incorporated
  • : 0.608
  • : 01 October 1970
  • : {"length"=>["23"], "width"=>["16"], "units"=>["Centimeters"]}
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : 320
  • : Paperback
  • : Walter A. Hawley