Oriental Rugs from A to Z

by J. R. Azizollahoff

Overview

With this valuable book, novices and connoisseurs alike will be able to correctly identify the most distinctive styles and purchase contemporary Oriental rugs in traditional designs of the highest quality. Over 270 beautiful color photos, including many close-up shots, display these fascinating carpets to their best advantage. The authoritative text provides valuable information on unusual rugs, rug pedigree and discernible workshop style, knot count, dyes, the Lotus design, and specific rug weaving areas—including India, Pakistan, Persia, Turkey, Nepal, Tibet, China, Egypt, and Romania. The text also provides essential rug-buying tips and recommendations for rug care. Values are provided in the captions. This book is a must not only for prospective rug buyers, but also for everyone who admires the intricacy and beauty of Oriental rugs!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780764319952
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date:	01/16/2004
Series:	Schiffer Book for Collectors Ser.
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

J. R. Azizollahoff has been dealing in Oriental carpets, both new and old, for three decades. Editor of Rug News magazine, he is also the author of The Illustrated Buyer's Guide to Oriental Carpets, available from Schiffer Publishing.

Table of Contents

	About the Values	4
	Acknowledgments	5
	Introduction	6
Chapter 1	Rug Quality	7
	High Definition	7
	Antique Wash or Patina	8
	Pedigree & Discernible Workshop Style	10
	Twist & Ply	12
	Durability	13
	Knot Count	14
	Wool	15
	Dyes	18
	Abrash	20
	Local Interest	22
	Flow	24
	Spacing	25
	Borders	27
	Fringes	30
	Reproduction & Innovation	32
	Commercialization	36
	Unusual Rugs	39
	Design Versus Color	41
	Red, Blue & Ivory	43
	Lotus Design	44
Chapter 2	Rug Weaving Areas	48
	India	48
	Pakistan	88
	Iran or Persia	106
	Turkey	123
	Nepal & Tibet	133
	China	162
	Egypt & Rumania	176
Chapter 3	Minor Rug Types	182
	Kilims or Flatweaves	182
	Needlepoint & Aubusson	190
	Tapestries	197
	Silk Rugs	199
	Machine Made Rugs	204
	Hand Tufted Rugs	210
Chapter 4	Rug Buying	214
	Home Trial	214
	Color Matching & Coordinating	216
	Small is Sensible	219
	Comparison Shopping	220
	Good Salesperson	221
Chapter 5	Rug Care	222
	Rug Wear	222
	Rug Cleaning	224