Tribal and Village Rugs: The Definitive Guide to Design, Pattern & Motif
By Peter F. Stone.
Description
"Essential reference...a must for collectors, scholars, and dealers."—Antiques & Auction NewsDrawing on the rich weaving traditions of the Near East and Central Asia, Peter Stone's clearly presented text is divided into six major regional and tribal groupings covering Anatolian, Baluchi, Caucasian, Kurdish, Persian, and Turkmen motifs. These are subdivided into more precise attributions and motif types, examining the derivations and uses of medallions, field repeats, and borders, and the relationships between them.Pattern recognition has long been used to determine ...
ISBN(s)
0500286728, 9780500286722
