WikiRug:Book of the week/2022/17

Oriental Rug: The Carpets of Afghanistan
'Author: R. D. Parsons

Richard Parsons treats the reader to not only a veritable feast of carpets and rugs but also to a fascinating journey through the history of a diverse, colorful, multi-racial country. He shares his respect and admiration for Afghanistan's stoical people, who somehow, despite political upheavals, forced resettlement, a harsh climate, and often primitive nomadic living conditions, manage to produce exquisite works of art which reflect great pride in their many-faceted heritage. Afghan rugs are instantly appealing due to their traditional colors and bold designs, from sumptuous piled purdahs to flat-woven prayer rugs.