Tribal Rugs: A Buyer's Guide
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| Title | Tribal Rugs: A Buyer's Guide |
| Creator | Lee Allane |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson; 1st Paperback Edition (1 November 1996) |
| Format | 142 pages |
Tribal Rugs: A Buyer's Guide, create by Lee Allane. The distinctive rugs still made by many peoples of tribal origin in Asia, the Americas and North Africa have become widely sought after for their decorative and functional role in enlivening today's interiors. This comprehensive guide contains independent advice for the buyer. It explains what tribal rugs are, and exactly how they are made, discussing how weaving techniques, tools and material affect their character and quality. It offers advice on how to buy a rug from choosing the right one to value for money. The cultural context in which these various rugs are made is explored, with descriptions of the different ethnic weaving groups, and sections on their historical, religious and cultural backgrounds.