Name/Title
Tribal rugs : treasures of the black tentEntry/Object ID
NK2873.M62Description
This text explores one of the most ancient crafts in the world. Beginning with the discovery of the oldest complete rug which has been dated to the 5th century BC, the reader is led through the weaving history of the nomadic peoples of Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey, the Caucasus and Central Asia, right up to the present day. Each chapter introduces a different group of tribes, their carpets, rugs, kilims and utilitarian bags attributed to their weavers.The book is both a celebration of the woven legacy left by the tribes and a tribute to the skill and artistry of the women who created these wonderful works of tribal art.Collection
Carol Westfall CollectionLexicon
Search Terms
carol westfall collection, rugs--nomadicBook Details
Author
Brian W. MacDonaldPublisher
Antique Collector's ClubDate Published
1997Call No.
NK2873.M62ISBN
1851492682, 9781851492688LCCN
2004351281Notes
Length: 302