Hardcover. New book. In a slipcase. 2 volumes, 888 pages, 128 color plates, 1500 black and white illustrations, 30 x 23 cm. . An interdisciplinary study of Turkmen carpets, including radiocarbon dating, dye and mordant tests, and technical analy ses as well as historical and art historical sources. Detailed discussions of the origins and development of Turkmen carpet designs from the 2nd millenium B.C. to the 17th Century A. D. There are 5 maps, 16 tables with the results of 130 radiocarb on datings, 230 dye tests, and 60 mordant tests. English translation by DeWitt Mallary. There is a German edition also. Print run: 200 copies in German, 300 copies in English. Bookseller Inventory # 604161
Title: Turkmen Carpets. A New Perspective
Publication Date: 2016
Binding: Hard Cover
Book Condition: New
Book Description Jürg Rageth and Freunde des Orientteppichs, Basel, Basel, 2016. Hardcover. Condition: As New New condition. Dust Jacket Condition: As New dust. 12 x 9.25 oblong Hardback in dustjacket in As; Illustrated by 128 color plates 39 black and white; VOLUME 1 ONLY. This is the volume with the color plates. Mostly 17th and 18th century Turkoman rugs each with a detailed technical analysis and radiocarbon dating. Most rugs were drawn from private collections. "An interdisciplinary study including radiocarbon dating, dye and mordant tests, and technical analyses as well as historical and art historical sources." -Publisher-Detailed discussion of the origin and development of Turkmen carpet designs from the 2nd millennium B.C. to the 17th century A.D.-One of 300 English language copies. ; 13; 420 pp. Seller Inventory # BOOKS010794I