Rugs as Human Document
Every part of a rug tells a story. As we have seen, the wool and dye reveal much about the...
Every part of a rug tells a story. As we have seen, the wool and dye reveal much about the...
Traditional Eastern art forms blend form, decoration, and function within an integrated whole. Where better do beauty and function converge...
Rugs may be woven either in city workshops or by villagers or nomads who make rugs part-time for functional purposes...
Dying is more art-form than science. Dyers occupy an elevated position in weaving societies and pass their secrets from generation...
A few terms are employed to convey the degree of authenticity of a rug. Authentic rugs are hand-woven with at...
Rugs may be categorized according to various criteria including place of origin, weaving category, age, composition (wool, silk, or a...
Each hand-woven rug is special in that no two are quite alike; indeed a certain degree of irregularity (or individuality)...
Geography and climate have played a paramount role in the development of rug types as we know them today. The...