Turkoman Carpets and the ethnographic significance of their ornaments
Fishguard, Wales: The Crosby Press, 1975. Hardcover. Navy cloth, gilt letters on spine & front cover, white & illus. dust jacket, 48 pp, of text plus pages of 55 color plates; sundry BW illus., color map. G+ (Ex-art library, with spine labels and few interior marks; dj has moderate wear to top edge and has some soiling as well as a small hole in the front cover;. Item #154110
ISBN: 0903580306
First published in 1970 as "Turkmenische Teppiche" for an exhibition in Hamburg. The narrative considers the historical, social, tribal, and geographic backgrounds of the Turkoman carpets; their role; ornamenttion; structure and use of colors; and age. The annotated and illustrated catalogue addresses 55 pieces. Includes a bibliography.
Price: $60.00