0-393-73047-6 / March 2001 / 80 col. 70 b+w illus 192 pages
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Antique Kilims of Anatolia
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by Peter Davies
From fleece, yarn, and dyeing to looms and weaves, the visual language, tribal weavers, and meaning, origins, and aesthetics of the kilim, this book provides an ideal and up-to-date summary of the subject. It is illustrated with over 80 colorful examples, fine ethnographic photographs, and drawings that explain structural features and designs.
Advance Acclaim
'A welcome addition to the inquiring collector's shelf.offers important new insights."
- HALI Magazine
“This text is enriched with informative drawings that illustrate the kilim’s structural features and designs, while photographs reflect the personal expression evident in each rug. … [It] is not only an introduction to the Anatolia kilim; it also gives a voice to the tribal women who weave them.”
- Phoenix Home & Garden
About the Author
Peter Davies's Turkana Gallery specializes in kilims. He lives in New York City.
ISBN 0-393-73047-6 / March 2001 / 80 col. 70 b+w illus 192 pages
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