Oriental Rugs: An Illustrated Lexicon of Motifs, Materials, and Origins
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This monumental reference work—long awaited by collectors and scholars—fills an essential gap in the available literature on oriental rugs.
Lavishly illustrated with over 1000 photographs and drawings, it offers clear and precise definitions for the rug and textile terms in use across a broad swath of the globe—from Morocco to Turkey, Persia, the Caucasus region, Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India and China. Covering priceless museum-quality rug traditions as well as modern centers of production, Oriental Rugs: An Illustrated Lexicon of Motifs, Materials, and Origins draws on classical scholarship as well as current terminology in use among producers and traders in these areas today. It focuses primarily on the vibrant hand-knotting and hand-weaving traditions of the Near East and Central Asia, but also includes some examples of Scandinavian and Native American weavings.
Oriental rugs are receiving ever-increasing attention and recognition in the field of art history. Tribal weavings especially have become a focus for new research, and Oriental Rugs provides a new understanding of many distinctive traditions that were previously understudied, such as the weavings of southwest Persia, Baluchistan and Kurdistan. This concise oriental rug reference book is a must-have for scholars and anyone serious about collecting rugs, selling rugs or the rug trade in general. Additional reference information also includes:Foreign termsPlace namesThe Oriental Rug lexiconMuseums with notable rug collectionsOriental rug internet sites
From the Publisher
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing; Hardcover with Jacket edition (November 19, 2013)
Language : English
Hardcover : 320 pages
ISBN-10 : 0804843732
ISBN-13 : 978-0804843737
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 9 x 1.1 x 12 inches
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Customers find the book provides detailed information about the production, design, geography, and history of tapestry. They describe it as an easy-to-use reference with beautiful illustrations and color diagrams. The layout is described as great and educational.
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Hawks Gull –
If you love Asian design and want a deeper understanding of what you see, this is a volume you will treasure.
Generously illustrated compendium of information about the production, design, geography, and history of tapestry, primarily in the middle and far east. A few entries are brief; most are quite detailed and well-illustrated. It is likely the life’s work of the author, a devoted and diligent amateur collector, at one time president of the Chicago Oriental Rug Society. Stone has published several volumes on rug repair and maintenance and structure and design of tapestries from a wide range of countries. I also recommend the author’s “Tribal & Village Rugs: The Definitive Guide to Design, Pattern & Motif” which provides a detailed analysis of the designs of carpets. Filled with photos and extensive color diagrams illustrating details of every aspect of traditional carpet design “Tribal & Village Rugs” is an excellent source for collectors and designers. These two volumes are gems.
Lisa Wagner (Rug Chick) –
Wonderful and thorough rug resource.
I own a lot of rug books, and several of Peter Stone’s past works. This is a culmination of past research, and is packaged in a way that any rug enthusiast, whether a novice or an expert, can expand their knowledge of textiles. The photos are amazing, and the layout of the different areas of focus truly make this an easy-to-use, and fun-to-use, reference book. This will now be at the top of my list to those clients of mine (rug cleaners and rug owners) as a book they must own, and I absolutely love that there is a Kindle version (finally!) of a great rug book. I truly appreciate Mr. Stone’s contributions to our industry, and especially this newest contribution.
michael gaspers –
The book is very well researched, but presents as …
The book is very well researched, but presents as a dictionary of Persian rug terminology in alphabetical order. I would have purchased a different book if I were looking comparatively at books in a bookstore or library. My error. The book arrived damaged.
Sandra W. –
Perfect
Great gift for granddaughter. She sells handmade rugs.
Susan Alyse –
Five Stars
Very good and detailed information. A great history.
Tony Z. –
This is a DICTIONARY!
I give this beautiful book only three Stars hoping to call the attention of potential buyers to the word LEXICON in the full title. This book is a DICTIONARY and not to my mind suitable as an instructive text (unless you wish to learn by proceeding A to Z). I overlooked LEXICON in the full title. The illustrations are beautiful, but the full page ones are not identified underneath or on an adjacent page. The type font used is very fine and not easy to read against the heavy stock semi glossy paper. . .a bolder, darker font would have been a better choice, and there is plenty of room to have done so. When a word is looked up, the information given is very complete and well illustrated. A good reference work, but not suitable for those looking for an overview of the subject organized by region, time line or motif.
Lynn Tall –
Worth the Wait!!
I made sure to pick this reference book up as soon as it became available. This Motif book and his Lexicon are my go-to reference books. I will continue to recommend Peter F. Stone’s books to anyone who asks where to start building their reference library.
Maria Trelles –
Interesting publication
I think it will take a lifetime to learn all there is to know about rugs. I am just starting and this book is very interesting
nradics –
The book arrived fast and was in a good shape. The book is a useful resource.
snow goose –
A very useful illustrated guide to motifs etc used in carpets and rugs that are not often found in other books. Therefore makes a great addition to any carpet collectors library. Book was delivered in great time, too.
philip jenkinson –
Perfecto
BillyUpUp –
Comprehensive, encyclopedia-like, well researched, and an excellent reference book.
Andrea Pellegrini –
Pare si tratti dell’opera omnia sul tappeto (di qualsiasi latitudine, non solo orientali). Discreta la qualità di stampa (migliorabile la definizione di alcune foto), prezzo adeguato. Se siete interessati all’acquisto di un tappeto di un certo costo, ne consiglio l’acquisto.