The Traditional Crafts of Persia : Their Development, Technology, and Influence on Eastern and Western Civilizations

Turquoise cloth with cream, color illustrated dustjacket. xxiv, 404, (1) pp. with 8 color and more than 400 bw illustrations; bw map at back. "Comprehensively covers the whole range of traditional crafts, including those of agriculture and food processing. And it is authentic. 1. Metalworking crafts : Metallurgy in ancient Persia ; Ore mining and metal smelting ; Bronze and iron founder ; Coppersmith, brazier, tinsmith, oven maker, and tinner ; Jeweler, goldsmith, silversmith ; Metal embosser, engraver, gem cutter, and signet maker ; Goldbeater, wire drawer, gold-lace spinner ; Ironworking crafts ; Blacksmith ; Nail smith ; Farrier ; Cutler, swordsmith, scissor maker, cutlery grinder ; File cutter ; Gunsmith ; Balance maker ; Locksmith ; Steel fretworker --2. Woodworking crafts : Persian timber used by the craftsman ; Sawyer ; Carpenter, joiner, cabinetmaker ; Wheelwright ; Wood turner ; Inlay worker ; Wood carver ; Combmaker ; Maker of bellows --3. Building crafts and ceramic crafts : Building styles and techniques through the ages ; Builder ; Brickmaker ; Brick and tile cutter ; Lime and gypsum burner ; Quarryman ; Stonemason ; Stone sculptor ; Stone pot maker ; Plasterer, stucco plasterer ; Pottery and ceramics ; A historical outline of Persian ceramic techniques ; The working methods of the modern potter ; Coil-formed pottery ; Wheel-formed pottery ; Mold-formed tiles ; Firing ; Glazemaking ; Preparation of metal oxides ; Stone paste potter ; Stone paste bread maker ; Glassmaker --4. Textile crafts and leather crafts : Development and diffusion of important textile techniques ; Fiber preparation ; Textile dyeing ; Weaving ; The looms ; Carpet weaving ; Embroidery ; Mat weaving, basket plaiting, ropemaking ; Fulling ; Hatter ; Textile printing ; Quilt making ; Cloth shoe making ; Leather crafts ; Fur garment making ; Packsaddle making ; Leather shoe making ; Making of leather buckets ; Sieve making ; Making of water pipe hoses ; Bookbinding ; Pen box making --5. Agriculture and food-treating crafts : Climatic conditions ; Agricultural crops and notes on their history ; Irrigation ; The Qan t system ; Water distribution ; Wells and cisterns ; Agricultural methods ; Flour milling ; Water mills ; Windmills ; Rice husking ; Bread baking ; Oil milling ; Making of syrup and sweets. …