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Author | : Essie Sakhai |
Publisher | : Moyer Bell Limited |
Total Pages | : 157 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | : 9781559212038 |
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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.
Author | : Rukhsana Khan |
Publisher | : Markham, Ont. : Fitzhenry & Whiteside |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 9781550050691 |
Download The Roses in My Carpets Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
When a young boy and his mother and sister come to a refugee camp to escape the war in Afghanistan, he finds some comfort in the beauty of the carpets he is learning to weave.
Author | : Essie Sakhai |
Publisher | : Antique Collectors Club Dist |
Total Pages | : 448 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : Design |
ISBN | : 9781851495078 |
Download Persian Rugs and Carpets Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Persian Rugs and Carpets: The Fabric of Life 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 Qashq
Author | : Edith Nesbit |
Publisher | : Wordsworth Editions |
Total Pages | : 228 |
Release | : 1995 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 9781853261558 |
Download The Phoenix and the Carpet Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Five British children discover in their new carpet an egg, which hatches into a phoenix that takes them on a series of fantastic adventures around the world.
Author | : Tomie DePaola |
Publisher | : Putnam Juvenile |
Total Pages | : 40 |
Release | : 1993 |
Genre | : Carpets |
ISBN | : |
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Tomie dePaola matches his storytelling talent with the richly patterned artwork of Claire Ewart to provide a tale that brings magnificent detail and feeling to this Middle Eastern fable of loss overcome by art. Full color.
Author | : Essie Sakhai |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 157 |
Release | : 1991-01-01 |
Genre | : Carpets |
ISBN | : 9781851707270 |
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A connoisseur shares his expertise on the history, identification, and purchase of fine carpets, with detailed color photographs -- Contains 160 color photos of both antique and modern carpets -- The author draws on his lifelong expertise as a dealer of fine carpets, offering advice on making a sound financial choice about investments -- Includes tips on matching rugs to home decor and how to care for and clean fine carpets Long before recorded time, ancient civilizations were weaving carpets; even five centuries before Christ, there is evidence that the practice had already been elevated to an art form. It is from this tradition that rug merchant Essie Sakhai weaves his story about the history, meaning, and value of carpets both ancient and modern. The Story of Carpets includes fascinating details about the meanings of patterns woven into rugs and how those designs, in concert with the colors of a rug, can be read to understand the cultural origin of the carpet. Chapters include: -- In a Faraway Land: The importance of weaving in nomadic society, illustrated in legend and lifestyle -- Unravelling the Tale: The weaving process, loom types, and method and origins of knotting techniques -- Reading the Pictures: Common pattern elements and their possible origins and meanings as well as prayer rugs and the role of religion in the development of design Woven into Sakhai's historical account of carpets is a detailed guide for choosing fine carpets with an eye toward value and investment. He discusses how to determine a rug's age, quality, and condition; how to find reputable dealers; and how to display, care for, and clean fine carpets.
Author | : Hedy Habra |
Publisher | : Interlink Publishing |
Total Pages | : 195 |
Release | : 2013-09-01 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1623710340 |
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Flying Carpets is a story collection in the grand tradition of Arab storytelling. In it, Habra masterfully waves her writing wand and takes us on a journey as we read about people and places far away and encounter temples and mountain villages, gliding boats and fragrant kitchens, flaming fish and rich tapestries.
Author | : Essie Sakhai |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 144 |
Release | : 2002-08-27 |
Genre | : Rugs, Oriental |
ISBN | : 9781898259107 |
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Author | : Richard D. Parsons |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 2019-07 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : 9781788840484 |
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Carpets of Afghanistan is without a doubt one of the most detailed analysis of Afghanistan rug production ever published. Author Richard Parsons, for many years a buyer in Afghanistan for the well-known firm O.C.M (London) Ltd, treats the reader not only to a veritable feast of carpets and rugs, all with their attendant tribal origins and motifs vividly explained, but also to a fascinating journey through the history of a diverse and colorful country. The author shares his respect and admiration for Afghanistan's stoic people, who, somehow, despite political upheavals, forced resettlement, a harsh climate and often primitive nomadic conditions, manage to fashion exquisite works of art which reflect their pride in their many-faceted heritage. Afghan rugs, which are instantly appealing due to their traditional colors and bold designs, open up a whole vista for the collector, from sumptuous piled purdahs to flat woven prayer rugs, all of them well illustrated in the 154 color and 90 black and white plates.
Author | : Enza Milanesi |
Publisher | : Firefly Publishing |
Total Pages | : 212 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : |
Download The Carpet Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
From the perspective of Western culture, it is not always easy to understand the complexities of the antique Oriental carpet. Part of the fascination lies in its dual nature as a simple, even humble artifact intended to be used in a variety of ways as well as a sophisticated artistic object with ancient designs unfamiliar to us. Providing the tools to understand the decorative and technical aspects of a carpet, including its geographic area of production, The Carpet: Origins, Art and History is a handsome reference book for lovers of art and antiques who are eager to deepen their knowledge of this intriguing world. Intentionally neither a manual nor a guide, this book aims to inform and captivate. The Carpet celebrates its subject with clear and concise text as well as photographs and design diagrams that illustrate the most important ancient carpets. The stunning photographs capture the beauty and intricacy of this extraordinary art and play an important role in the critique and analysis of the various carpet specimens. With diagrams and drawings, this book provides an inspiring study of the carpet in all its dimensions, from decoration and its interpretation to the layout system, the ornamental motifs and their symbolic meaning and origin.