The Story of Carpets

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THE STORY OF CARPETS ESSIE SAKHAI
Oriental carpets are creations on a par with the finest works of art to be found worldwide; the complexity of weaving, the intricacy of design - their sheer beauty, more than anything, have placed them amongst the most sought-after objects to emerge from the East. Their history goes back to before recorded time, the patterns and techniques originating from a nomadic people for whom the carpet is a symbol of utility, wealth and security, the secrets of which have been passed down from generation to generation. Created over centuries in villages and tribes by families of weavers, and in cities by professional craftsmen, the designs which grace these carpets hold complex symbolic meaning; few people are aware of the significance of the mihrab, or prayer arch, design, the boteb, familiar in the West as the Paisley pattern, or the gol. Each carpet offers a unique combination of these standard pattern elements with colours and designs particular to... Tovább

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THE STORY OF CARPETS ESSIE SAKHAI
Oriental carpets are creations on a par with the finest works of art to be found worldwide; the complexity of weaving, the intricacy of design - their sheer beauty, more than anything, have placed them amongst the most sought-after objects to emerge from the East. Their history goes back to before recorded time, the patterns and techniques originating from a nomadic people for whom the carpet is a symbol of utility, wealth and security, the secrets of which have been passed down from generation to generation. Created over centuries in villages and tribes by families of weavers, and in cities by professional craftsmen, the designs which grace these carpets hold complex symbolic meaning; few people are aware of the significance of the mihrab, or prayer arch, design, the boteb, familiar in the West as the Paisley pattern, or the gol. Each carpet offers a unique combination of these standard pattern elements with colours and designs particular to each tribe and often to the individual weaver.
The Story of Carpets charts this 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 colour, 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 with 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. Vissza