Oriental Rugs Today: A Guide to the Best New Carpets from the East
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| Oriental Rugs Today: A Guide to the Best New Carpets from the East | |
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| Title | Oriental Rugs Today: A Guide to the Best New Carpets from the East |
| Creator | Emmett Eiland |
| Publisher | Berkeley Hills Books; 2nd edition (July 1, 2003) |
| Format | 8.5 x 0.75 x 11 inches, 216 pages |
Oriental Rugs Today: A Guide to the Best New Carpets from the East by create by Emmett Eiland. Demystifying a confusing and intimidating subject, Oriental Rugs Today is the first book devoted exclusively to new pieces. It discusses issues of dye and finish, looks country by country at examples from every major contemporary source, and profiles the artisans who revived the use of handspun wool and natural dyes. Written for both aficionado and novice, this edition includes 20 percent more material and new information on Nepalese and Iranian rugs, making this must-have guide to the subject. 100 color photos are included.