Buy this book on-line Sakhai, Essie : The Story of CarpetsStudio Editions, London, 1993 ISBN 1851707271
4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. A Fine unmarked copy with Fine complete dustjacket. The author is a respected expert on Oriental Carpets and the Sakhai family have been in the carpet business for over 200 years with a shop in Piccadilly, London. The book charts the rich history of carpets, examining methods of weaving, the significance of common pattern elements and looking at the differences between tribal, village and city weaving and includes a section on individual carpet producing regions, their history and characteristic weaving and dyeing methods. Advice is given as to selection and care and matching the decor of your home. Over 160 beautiful carpets are illustrated in full colour. **** A LARGE HEAVY VOLUME OF 1.1 KILO UNPACKED WEIGHT WHICH MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SHIPPING COST **** 25. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hard Cover. Jacket: Fine Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Sakhai, Essie : The Story of Carpets. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including livres rares, libri antichi, used books, livres d'occasion and antiquarian books. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |