Antique Oriental Carpets – History Types Makers Symbols Care Etc. / Book

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THE STORY OF CARPETS
by Essie Sakhai, Moyer Bell, Wakefield, Rhode Island, 1991/1997.
The profuse color photographs, in-depth captions, and rich narrative combine to make this book an invaluable resource reference work for the collector dealer, or historian of antique carpets.
”This handbook helps customers make sure that the oriental carpet they are thinking of buying is genuine, is in relatively good condition, and priced appropriately for its size, age, and style.  It explains how to identify different types of oriental carpets, tells what questions to ask sellers, and gives key information on materials, knots, dyes, and patterns.  Sakhai discusses the history of carpets, and gives explanations of commonly used symbols and designs, and a glossary of terms.” Everything a collector or buyer would need to know including repair, care, significance, history and techniques is treated in a readable format with color images of the carpets as well as photos of the weavers at work or in their social settings.  Of the many books on Persian rugs, this is among the best.
9.25“ x 11.9“ hardback with dust cover in near-new condition.  161 pages.
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