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Title: Oriental Rugs of the Silk Route: Culture, Process, and Selection by John B. Gregorian ISBN: 0-8478-2221-4 Publisher: Rizzoli Pub. Date: 01 June, 2000 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $50.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 (5 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: An Alternative perspective.
Comment: I recently purchased John Gregorian's book with the anticipation that it would resemble his father's earlier book that is among my favourite "rug books".(I have been a collector for over 30 years.) I was disappointed and must add it to other texts of recent years that do not offer a balanced view of present day rug production.
Iran still produces many beautiful and exquisite pieces that until recently were embargoed by the USA. Fortunately for those of us that reside outside the USA we can obtain these pieces but they no longer appear in many recent books. While rugs from Pakistan, India, China, etc may copy Iranian originals, they rarely use the same dye colors and lack the mastery of the originals.
To all budding authors out there, "can we please have a truly representative modern rug book free of political prejudice and exclusion?"
Rating: 5
Summary: The Ultimate Guide to buying oriental rugs
Comment: We are avid rug collectors and found this book to be a valuable resource. Even though we are fairly knowledgeable about rugs, we still learned from this book. It's the kind of book we wish we had when we were first starting our collection. The author reveals so much in a truly delightful way -- it's kind of like having a close friend or family member with many years of experience guide you through the whole world of oriental rugs. It's hard to say what we like best about this book because it is such a quality piece of work -- from the thoughtful and interesting writing, to the stunning color and black and white photographs, to the fine typesetting, layout and binding. This book is a work of art in and of itself, much like a fine oriental rug. We especially like the colorful stories about the rug weavers, their culture, and way of life. Art is often a great window on another culture, and the author gets this across in a beautiful way.
Rating: 5
Summary: Informative fascinating reading for oriental rug enthusiasts
Comment: In Oriental Rugs Of The Silk Route, John Gregorian draws upon his years of expertise to provide an illustrated tour of modern day oriental rug-making centers. The informative, often fascinating text is beautifully and profusely illustrated with superb color photography, complemented by vintage bland-and-white images of Middle-Easter villages and cities, the rug-making culture and process. The reader will find a wealth of expert advice for buying an oriental rug, how to evaluate quality and price, buying and trading customs (with tips on negotiating a purchase), and invaluable ideas respecting interior decoration with original rugs. Oriental Rugs Of The Silk Route is enhanced further with a glossary of oriental rug terminology and a helpful appendix on oriental rug cleaning and repair. Oriental Rugs Of The Silk Route is rewarding reading for the oriental rug enthusiast, and a highly recommended introduction for the novice.
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Title: Oriental Carpets : A Complete Guide - The Classic Reference (Oriental Carpets) by Murray L. Eiland, Murray III Eiland ISBN: 0821225480 Publisher: Bulfinch Pub. Date: 15 November, 1998 List Price(USD): $75.00 |
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Title: The Illustrated Buyer's Guide to Oriental Carpets (2nd Edition) by J. R. Azizollahoff ISBN: 0764314874 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Pub. Date: 01 March, 2002 List Price(USD): $39.95 |
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Title: Oriental Rugs: A Buyer's Guide by Lee Allane ISBN: 0500275173 Publisher: Thames & Hudson Pub. Date: 01 October, 1988 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: Oriental Carpet Design: A Guide to Traditional Motifs, Patterns and Symbols by P.R.J. Ford ISBN: 0500276641 Publisher: Thames & Hudson Pub. Date: 01 June, 1992 List Price(USD): $39.95 |
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Title: Oriental Rugs Today: A Guide to the Best New Carpets from the East by Emmett Eiland ISBN: 1893163466 Publisher: Berkeley Hills Books Pub. Date: 01 July, 2003 List Price(USD): $34.95 |
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