Chinese Carpets and Rugs
Language: English
Published by Dover, N. Y., 1973
- First Edition
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: Wagon Tongue Books, Linden, AB, CanadaWagon Tongue Books
AbeBooks seller since November 4, 1999
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 9.35
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The original edition of this book was published in 1924. The book attempts to explain and display (over 76 pages + index) the decorative themes that are used in Chinese carpets so that the buyer can distinguish them from those of India, Persia or Turkey. Both wool and silk rugs are discussed. LEARN about the Lotus-flowers design, the Pearl border, chrysanthemums, rosettes and various animals as they appear on carpets of the period. One fascinating idea that I picked up was the `endless luck' pattern (Wan-tzu-pu-tao-fou). Cond: Blue, yellow and purple paper wrapper, while ALL internal illus. is b/w. All corners sli. soft, edges lightly chipped. Bright and tight. CLEAN. No tears, folds, creases nor marks (save prev. owner's name (ffep). One map. Photo examples plus MANY symbols explanation charts (e.g. - State Umbrella, Covered Vase, Musical stone of Jade) Quote (p.37): " .for these dyes were intended for cotton goods mostly and not suited to carpet weaving materials. Through this the quality of the carpets has deteriorated, and it is to be hoped that the weavers.".…
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- Title
- Chinese Carpets and Rugs
- Author
- Hackmack, Adolf
- Publisher
- Dover, N. Y.
- Publication year
- 1973
- Condition
- VG+
- Binding
- Paper
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0486229211
- ISBN 13
- 9780486229218
- Illustrator
- B/W Diagrams and Photographs
- Edition
- First Thus.
- Seller catalogs
- Antiques and Collectibles, Reference
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Wagon Tongue Books
Linden, AB, Canada
AbeBooks seller since November 4, 1999
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I am a small home-based business so I may be difficult to reach by phone. I'm in the Mountain time zone. I've been passionate about books for approximately 30 years. Thank you for thinking Wagon Tongue.
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Wagon Tongue Books
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