Tribal Rugs: An Introduction to the Weaving of the Tribes of Iran

by Jenny Housego

Book Overview

Regarded as the most authoritative work on tribal rugs, this book while showing readers superb examples of tribal rugs, paints a fascinating picture of tribal life and the way in which they weave rugs. Housego also describes the rich elements in the design as well as giving technical notes on the weaving.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0442235518
• ISBN13: 9780442235512
• Release Date: January 1978
• Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold Company
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Valuable ethnographic and pictorial info

This reference is a must-have addition to any collector's library. Author studied and lived among the tribes from which her beautiful rugs were woven. Illustrations are gorgeous! Tribal life is well-illustrated as well. Other contemporary authors of oriental rug books highly recommend this book!

Tribal Rugs

The book offers good historical information on weavings and simple ways to identify where a piece may have been made and by whom. The information is presented in condensed form in the first pages with references to the many plates that make up the balance of the book. Most of the plates are in color and are of good, representative pieces. I have a personal preference for "Persian" tribal rugs and weavings find this book helpful. I also appreciate the fact that there is no "art talk" - just a clear, condensed appreciation for the subject.