Oriental Rugs in Colour

by Preben Liebetrau

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131 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1963

Reviews

[James · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very nice little study guide (especially for a beginner like me). It’s a convenient size for reading (in bed!) with a concise (46 small pages) but clear overview of the history, materials, dyes, knotting methods, symbolism and styles of the full range of handmade and knotted oriental rugs, as well as advice on buying/collecting and caring for your rug. Plus there are 65 wonderful full page color plates (just 4.5 x 7.125" but very clear with good color reproduction), along with 16 pages of very brief descriptions of each plate. Overall, it’s a very helpful introduction to a topic that is both vast and rich, making it all seem a bit more manageable. It’s old (I have the 1978 14th printing of the 1963 1st edition), for sure, but still good (just like the rugs!).