Sakhai, a London rug dealer from a family of carpet weavers, shares his expertise on history, identification, and value of oriental carpets in this reasonably priced book. He offers tips on judging materials, dyes, patterns, age, and condition when selecting a carpet to buy. In handy guidebook format he describes different types of carpets, accompanied by color and black-and-white photographs (color photographs not seen). The author discusses value in comparative terms only, so prospective buyers will need to study the market to determine fair prices. Caucasian Carpets &amp; Covers is a scholarly work by the curators who assembled the 1994 exhibit From Kuba to Kars at the Textile Museum in Washington, D.C. Their book includes knotted pile rugs from the Caucasus in addition to the materials in that exhibit. The text is detailed and comprehensive, accompanied by maps and photographs, mostly in color. Much of the historical material is from Russian sources available only in the former Soviet Union. --Library Journal (1995)

Oriental Carpets

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Sakhai, Essie

History & Criticism

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Oriental Carpets: A Buyer's Guide

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

Moyer Bell Ltd.

The Story of Carpets charts a rich history, examining methods of weaving and knot tying, explaining the significance of common pattern elements and looking at the differences between tribal, village and city weaving. Over 160 beautiful carpets, illustrated in full color, illuminate the subject. In addition Essie Sakhai draws from a lifetime's experience as a dealer in fine carpets to offer guidance to those who are interested in buying, with advice on matching the rug to the decor of your home, tips on care and cleaning, and sound financial advice enabling even the beginner to make an informed choice about investment in an area which is still greatly undervalued in the West. A final section gives information on individual carpet-producing regions, their history and characteristic weaving and dyeing methods.

The Story of Carpets

This book shows the vast range and quality of carpets woven in Persia from about 1850 to 1980. In addition, there is a discussion of rugs woven in countries or areas adjacent to Persia itself, particularly those rugs which either fell or fall into the Persian geographical or cultural orbit: Caucasian weavings, Turkish and Hereke silk rugs and certain weavings which have strong Persian and Islamic influences. The in-depth introduction takes the reader through the history and geography of the Persian rug, including information on structure, weaving and knotting; the different output of the city and urban workshops compared to tribal and village weaving; flatweaves; and identification and dating, as well as points of note for the collector, such as conservation and cleaning. The carpets are divided into geographical areas, including Esfahan, Kerman, Tabriz, Bakhtiari, Senneh and Malayer, among others; each section comes with an introductory text and comprehensive, informative captions. This exquisite

Persian Rugs and Carpets: The Fabric of Life

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<li>A new edition that includes a chapter of brand new material</li>
<li>Includes Persian carpets and rugs from the 19th century to the end of the 20th century</li>
<li>Written by Essie Sakhai, one of the best-known dealers of oriental carpets in London; the author's family has been in the business for over 200 years</li>
<li>Edited by Ian Bennett, a recognized authority on the subject</li>
</ul>A new edition of Persian Rugs and Carpets: The Fabric of Life - the 'Bible' on this subject. This book presents a pictorial journey around Persia, reflecting the weaving and pattern styles of the many regions and tribes - including Esfahan, Kashan, Nain, Qum, Kerman, Tabriz, Bakhtiari, Senneh, Malayer and Qashqa'i - showing the vast range of carpets woven in Persia from about 1850 to the third quarter of the 20th century. The introductory text to each section explains the particular aspects of that region's weaving style. In addition, each caption gives an in-depth account of the carpet, not only the date and region in which it was woven, but also the motifs and patterns, the technique used, even the weaver, and, in the case of pictorial carpets, the fascinating stories being depicted. The introductory essay takes the reader through the history and geography of the Persian rug, including information on structure, weaving and knotting, the different output of the city and urban workshops compared to tribal and village weaving, flatweaves, and identification. It also features points of note for the collector, such as conservation and cleaning, as well as highlighting the difficulties in dating rugs, and the problems with fakes. Lavishly illustrated in color throughout, Persian Rugs and Carpets: The Fabric of Life shows these carpets at their very best, with incredible clarity of detail, bringing together in one place the diversity of weaving styles and the great variety of patterns, allowing the reader to compare carpets at a glance. This exquisite book - an essential addition to the bookshelves of all carpet collectors and aficionados - is a testament to the rich and vibrant art form of Persian carpets.

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This book explains how a carpet is made, and looks at the associated symbolism of design and color. It is also a guide to choosing, buying and caring for a carpet, and a directory of carpet types.

Story of Carpets

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Herring Book Co Remainders

From Library Journal\nSakhai, a London rug dealer from a family of carpet weavers, shares his expertise on history, identification, and value of oriental carpets in this reasonably priced book. He offers tips on judging materials, dyes, patterns, age, and condition when selecting a carpet to buy. In handy guidebook format he describes different types of carpets, accompanied by color and black-and-white photographs (color photographs not seen). The author discusses value in comparative terms only, so prospective buyers will need to study the market to determine fair prices. Caucasian Carpets & Covers is a scholarly work by the curators who assembled the 1994 exhibit "From Kuba to Kars" at the Textile Museum in Washington, D.C. Their book includes knotted pile rugs from the Caucasus in addition to the materials in that exhibit. The text is detailed and comprehensive, accompanied by maps and photographs, mostly in color. Much of the historical material is from Russian sources available only in the former Soviet Union. Unfortunately, full-page color-detail photographs have no captions, making it necessary for the user to search through the volume for the source photograph to identify the detail. Otherwise, the presentation is excellent; this is a major work in the field. Both books are highly recommended for both public and academic libraries.?Constance Ashmore Fairchild, formerly with Univ. of Illinois Lib., Urbana-Champaign 
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Oriental Carpets

Oriental Carpets: A Buyer's Guide

The Story of Carpets

Persian Rugs and Carpets: The Fabric of Life

Persian Rugs and Carpets: The Fabric of Life

Story of Carpets

Oriental Carpets: A Buyer's Guide