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TRIBAL AND VILLAGE RUGS
The Definitive Guide to Design, Pattern & Motif Peter F. Stone
NEW IN PAPERBACK
"Essential reference . . . a must for collectors, scholars, and dealers." —Antiques &
Auction News
Drawing on the rich weaving traditions of the Near East and Central Asia, Peter Stone's clearly presented text is divided into six major regional and tribal groupings covering Anatolian, Baluchi, Caucasian, Kurdish, Persian, and Turkmen motifs. These are subdivided into more precise attributions and motif types, examining the derivations and uses of medallions, field repeats, and borders, and the relationships between them.
Pattern recognition has long been used to determine the origin and age of rugs, and this analysis of designs and their component elements provides a vital key to accurate attribution. Detailed diagrams illustrate the way in which individual motifs are adapted and reinterpreted over time, their evolution crossing historical, cultural, and geographic boundaries.
Lavishly illustrated, this study not only is an invaluable aid to identifying tribal and village rug motifs but also provides a treasure house of creative inspiration for designers.
Peter F. Stone is an expert on Oriental carpets and is the author of several books, including The Oriental Rug Lexicon.
"A comprehensive look at design elements and their variations . . . speaks to everyone with an interest
in textile design." —Handwoven
ISBN-13: 978-0-500-28672-2 / ISBN-10: 0-500-28672-8 · 81/2" x 11"
· 1,600+ color illustrations · 352 pages · ANTIQUES / TEXTILES |
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