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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 746
EAN: 9780764326059
Edition: 3 Revised
ISBN: 0764326058
Label: Schiffer Publishing
Manufacturer: Schiffer Publishing
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 196
Publication Date: April 15, 2007
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Studio: Schiffer Publishing

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Editorial Review:

Book Description:
A beautiful, practical introduction to Oriental carpets for laymen, designers, and collectors, presented from the perspective of a successful, third-generation wholesaler. Using concise text, over 370 vivid color photographs, and more than 45 detailed line drawings, J.R. Azizollahoff explains the complexities, intricacies and irregularities in old handmade carpets and identifies the more important rug types. The combined text, photographs and drawings also bring to light what dealers look for and examine when evaluating an antique carpet. Also provided is a look at new carpets, which gives the reader a glimpse of the wonderful energy and creativity to be found in modern rugs. Approximate values, newly revised to reflect current prices, are included with the photographs as a helpful guide for consumers and collectors. The book's bibliography provides useful listings for further research.

Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating:

- An Indispensible Tool
As a professional Antique Persian Rug Dealer I have used this wonderful book in many aspects of my work. This books value in educating someone through the beautifully presented pictures and wide variety of ages and styles of rugs can't be overstated.
Beautifully done, simple to understand and a pure pleasure to browse through. Highly recommended to beginners and old hands alike!

Rating:

- Great picture quality and pricing info
This is one of the few carpet books available that isn't a decade old. The picture quality and pricing information is great. Indian carpets make up 50% of the new carpet section with the rest being from Turkey, Pakistan, China, and other regions. What is missing in this section is any mention or pictures of contemporary carpets from Iran. The antique carpet section has a broad selection of carpets from all appropriate regions--including Iran. There is also around 10 pages of information on rug ... Read More

Rating:

- oriental rugs
the information is broad, and the information excellent in terms of what to look for in rugs,hand made vs machine and the consumer base was detailed.

Rating:

- VERY weak for the price
little or no technical explanation of each carpet, just page after page of blurry, low-color pictures, and no grouping of any kind. junk.

Rating:

- Best of the Best
Of the half dozen books on oriental carpets I have, this is far and away the best. While most books on the subject are often somewhat snobbish in their approach, this book is refreshingly realistic and inclusive. And this is comment is from someone who enjoys buying and selling oriental carpets and rugs.
Jim B., Florida

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