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Living
With Kilims by Alastair Hull, Nicholas Barnard (Contributor) |
This
readable, practical and beautiful book covers every aspect of kilims with
inclusive information on origins, functions, types and techniques, with
a fascinating evocation of ancient life-styles of the tribal weavers and
everything you need to know about buying, selling, cleaning and repairing.
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Kilim,
The Complete Guide: History, Pattern, Technique, Identification
by Alastair Hull, Jose Luczyc Wyhowska, Nicolas Barnard
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Comprehensive
and superbly illustrated, this definitive guide to the awesome flatwoven
rugs from the Near and Far East, known in the West as kilims, begins with
detailed chapters on weaving and dyes, motifs and symbolism, collection
and care. Then, the authors take readers on a country-by-country and region-by-region
tour of flatweaves from the Islamic world, thoroughly discussing the dazzling
works displayed in over 600 photos, most in color, and offering invaluable
information for buyers.
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Antique Kilims of Anatolia by Peter Davies, Murray Jr.
Eiland, Michael Buddeberg
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The authoritative account of the acclaimed and collectible kilims, the
tribal flatwoven rugs of Turkey. From fleece, yarn, dyeing, looms, and weaves,
to the visual language, tribal weavers, and meaning, origins, and aesthetics
of the kilim, this book provides an ideal summary of the subject. It is
illustrated with over 80 colorful examples, fine ethnographic photographs,
and drawings that explain structural features and designs. 80 color and
70 black-and-white illustrations.
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Kilim
Designs in Needlepoint by Dorothy Wood
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Is there ever anything completely new in design? British textile artist
Wood borrows and adapts centuries-old motifs from the rug makers of central
Asia, and then translates more than 25 different kilims into personal and
home style needlepoint items. Flat-weave carpets from Afghanistan, Turkey,
and Iran are emulated. Chapter 1 provides a brief introduction to the geography
and symbolism surrounding the weavings. Then each design, prefaced by a
few sentences about its original provenance, includes a color photograph
and a color graph as well as a list of materials and how-to-finish information.
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Kilims:
A Buyer's Guide by Lee Allane
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The definitive guide for not only rug dealers and also for ones to enjoy
kilims. Every page is filled with fascinating detail with clear illustrations
and more than forty fabulous full-page colour shots of rugs - they are almost
worth framing themselves! I found the cultural side of rug making particularly
interesting. From the ethnic and religious, to the surprising influences
of modern warfare on recent rug motifs the history and geography surrounding
rug production is meticulously documented with maps and thoroughly researched
information on even the smallest weaving groups.
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