Oriental carpets and their structure : highlights from the V & A collection /
Oriental carpets have always been prized in the West as luxury items, and an understanding of their structure is essential to a proper appreciation of them. This work covers the history of carpets in the West, and then goes on to explore weaving methods and patterns.
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Online Access: | Digital bookplate |
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Main Author: | Wearden, Jennifer Mary (Author) |
Corporate Author: | Victoria and Albert Museum |
Format: | Book |
Language: | English |
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London : New York :
V & A ; Distributed by Harry N. Abrams,
2003.
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Acquisition Notes: | Purchased with the Gertrud A. White Memorial Fund |
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