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Tribal Rugs: A Buyer's Guide, édition en langue anglaise - Couverture souple

Allane, Lee

 
9780500278970: Tribal Rugs: A Buyer's Guide, édition en langue anglaise
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ISBN 10 : 0500278970 ISBN 13 : 9780500278970
Editeur : Thames & Hudson Ltd, 1996

Synopsis

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 fuctional 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.

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Éditeur
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Date d'édition
1996
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0500278970
ISBN 13 
9780500278970
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
144
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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