Oriental Carpets: A Complete Guide. The Classic Reference, newly updated and revised

Eiland, Murray L.; Eiland, Murray

ISBN 10: 0821225480 / ISBN 13: 9780821225486

Published by Bulfinch Press, New York : Boston, 1998

About this Item

Hbk, 368p., colour illustrations throughout. Condition as new, dust wrapper also as new, in protective plastic sleeve.[ This book weighs approx. 2.5 kg and therefore will incur extra overseas shipping costs. [Rugs - Carpets - Oriental] p1341 / m8785.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Oriental Carpets: A Complete Guide. The Classic Reference, newly updated and revised
• Publisher: Bulfinch Press, New York : Boston
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0821225480
• ISBN 13: 9780821225486
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Printing: 3rd Printing
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: As New

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Synopsis

This comprehensive, authoritative volume by the most regarded names in the field reviews the history of the art of weaving & explains basic carpet-making materials, tools & techniques.

About the Author

Murray L. Eiland Jr. has traveled extensively conducting field research and collecting rugs for study in the Middle and Far East. He is the author of Chinese and Exotic Rugs (1979). His son, Murray Eiland III, recently finished his doctorate in Near Eastern archaeology at Oxford. Both authors have conducted field research in the Middle East during 1996 and 1997 in preparation for this book.