Oriental Carpets: A Complete Guide - The Classic Reference

Eiland, Murray L.; Eiland, Murray

ISBN 10: 0821225480 / ISBN 13: 9780821225486

Published by Bulfinch (edition 0004-Revised), 1998

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With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Oriental Carpets: A Complete Guide - The Classic Reference
• Publisher: Bulfinch (edition 0004-Revised)
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0821225480
• ISBN 13: 9780821225486
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 0004-Revised.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

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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.