Bold, distinctive patterns; brilliant colors; affordability--these are some of the characteristics that explain the tremendous popularity of the marvelous, flatwoven textiles from the Near and Far East known as kilims. The most comprehensive and beautifully illustrated survey to date, Kilim contains hundreds of color photographs, many taken especially for this volume, accompanied by an authoritative text examining the origins, history, and weaving techniques of these unique cloths, used primarily as bags, wall hangings, ...
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Bold, distinctive patterns; brilliant colors; affordability--these are some of the characteristics that explain the tremendous popularity of the marvelous, flatwoven textiles from the Near and Far East known as kilims. The most comprehensive and beautifully illustrated survey to date, Kilim contains hundreds of color photographs, many taken especially for this volume, accompanied by an authoritative text examining the origins, history, and weaving techniques of these unique cloths, used primarily as bags, wall hangings, and rugs. A directory to international kilim auction houses; a source listing of dealers and services; and a reference guide to the collecting, care, and futher study of kilims conclude this definitive work on a widely appealing subject.
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Very Good with no dust jacket. 0811803597. This book is in very good condition; no remainder marks. Missing dustjacket: It does have some cover shelfwear. Inside pages are clean.; 352 pages.
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0811803597. Ex-Library copy; with typical markings. Light tape residue on board edges and endpapers. Hinges are cracked. Some spine lean. Library label on lower DJ spine. Light surface scratching to DJ. Else DJ is clean and bright. This is a large, heavy book; Priority and/or International may require shipping over and above standard costs.; RTH19A; 13" x 9.75"; 352 pages; Ex-Library.
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Very Good. 352p. An oversize softcover book in near-fine condition. Small, faint crease near the top of the front cover and a tiny dent on the edge of a spine. Otherwise clean and tight. Filled with color photographs. Measures approx. 11.7" x 9.5"
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