Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. "How to Know Oriental Rugs: A Handbook" is a comprehensive guide designed for collectors, decorators, and art lovers who wish to navigate the complex and beautiful world of Eastern textiles. Mary Beach Langton offers a systematic approach to identifying and appreciating the various styles of hand-woven carpets originating from regions such as Persia, Turkey, India, and the Caucasus. This handbook details the specific characteristics of different weaves, including material composition, color palettes, and the symbolic meanings behind various motifs.The work provides a detailed look at the cultural history and craftsmanship involved in rug making, moving from the rustic products of nomadic tribes to the sophisticated designs of metropolitan workshops. By categorizing rugs based on their geographic and artistic origins, Langton assists the reader in distinguishing between the numerous varieties found in the market. "How to Know Oriental Rugs: A Handbook" serves as an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to understand the technical skill and aesthetic traditions that define these enduring works of art. Its practical advice and historical context make it a foundational text for the study of Oriental carpet artistry.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781025725147

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