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Author : Joyce C. Ware
Release : 1996
Genre : Antiques & Collectibles
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 230/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Official Price Guide to Oriental Rugs by : Joyce C. Ware
Download or read book Official Price Guide to Oriental Rugs written by Joyce C. Ware. This book was released on 1996. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides collectors' advice
Author : Emmett Eiland
Release : 2003
Genre : Rugs, Oriental
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 466/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Oriental Rugs Today by : Emmett Eiland
Download or read book Oriental Rugs Today written by Emmett Eiland. This book was released on 2003. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Demystifying a confusing and intimidating subject, Oriental Rugs Today is the first book devoted exclusively to new pieces. It discusses issues of dye and finish, looks country by country at examples from every major contemporary source, and profiles the artisans who revived the use of handspun wool and natural dyes. Written for both aficionado and novice, this edition includes 20 percent more material and new information on Nepalese and Iranian rugs, making this must-have guide to the subject. 100color photos are included.
Author : Caroline Bosly
Release : 1985
Genre : Antiques & Collectibles
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 571/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Rugs to Riches by : Caroline Bosly
Download or read book Rugs to Riches written by Caroline Bosly. This book was released on 1985. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rugs to Riches is an authoritative, lively, and eminently practical guide for people who want to learn the dos and don'ts of choosing handmade oriental rugs. Caroline Bosly, one of the foremost rug brokers in the world, describes the various types of rugs and their origins, explains the difference between buying new and antique rugs, and tells you how to buy a rug of any size at the best possible price. Written in a simple, straightforward style that strips away the mystique from oriental rugs, Rugs to Riches also advises you on: Determining whether a rug is handmade or not, and whether it has been altered in any way. Evaluating a rug's condition and determining whether the retail price is a fair one, using a simple point system. Bargaining down the price of a rug, no matter what type of store you find it in. Selling a rug and making a profit. Decorating with oriental rugs and ensuring that they remain clean and in good repair.
Author : Joyce C. Ware
Release : 1992
Genre : Antiques & Collectibles
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 823/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Oriental Rugs by : Joyce C. Ware
Download or read book Oriental Rugs written by Joyce C. Ware. This book was released on 1992. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The beginning rug collector could not do better than to get and read this book. It contains much good information, some timeless, some of current immediacy, all of it valuable. I believe everyone, newcomer and connoisseur alike, will learn from it." -- Dr. John Summer, Chairman 1990 International Conference on Oriental Rugs * AN EXTRAORDINARY HISTORICAL OVERVIEW. From the 1500s to today, in virtually every country from North Africa to China, from Turkey to India and the Soviet Union, here is a unique survey of collectible oriental rugs. * EVERY CLASS OF THE MOST COLLECTIBLE ORIENTAL RUGS IS LISTED. From classical carpets and tribal weavings to rustic rugs and flat weaves, no area is left unexplored. * INDISPENSABLE RESOURCE GUIDE features names of major auction houses and membership services, along with dealer recommendations, as well as carpet restorers and conservators. * FOR THE CONNOISSEUR OR THE ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME BUYER, this unique guide is your personal advisor to the fascinating world of beautiful oriental rugs. * WRITTEN BY AN EXPERT. * FULLY ILLUSTRATED.
Author : Charles Jacobsen
Release : 2012-08-21
Genre : Antiques & Collectibles
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 157/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Oriental Rugs a Complete Guide by : Charles Jacobsen
Download or read book Oriental Rugs a Complete Guide written by Charles Jacobsen. This book was released on 2012-08-21. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This authoritative reference contains a vast amount of information about Oriental rugs. Oriental Rugs: A Complete Guide is the first large volume on the subject to be printed in the past forty-five years is meant for the individual who is interested in purchasing his first Oriental Rug, as well as the collector, museum, and rug importer. The volume is divided into three main parts. Part I, entitled "General Discussion devotes one chapter to each of the large rug weaving countries and includes helpful hints as to what the rug buyer should look for in an particular rug. Part II, "Description of Types," is an alphabetical list of all the names that have been used to identify rugs in the past, as well as the names that are being used at present. Each entry is followed by a full discussion and description of the rug. Part III, “Plates,” contains 194 pictures of different types of rugs, complete with descriptive captions for each. Thirty-nine of the plates are in full color. All of the plates are large, allowing the reader to see the design, and in some cases, the colors used in the particular rug.
