Barty Phillips

A knowledge of the techniques and materials used to make rugs and carpets will help you both to recognise a particular type and to understand its intrinsic qualities.
e.g. The type of knot used to made a pile carpet will affect not only its design, but also its durability.
This coffee table type book is packed full of colour photographs showing rugs from all around the world. The various styles and types are shown and many of the motifs are explained.
There is a chapter on contemporary design, and even how damaged areas can be repaired.
The book has so many designs within its pages it even serves as a source book for carpet weavers - which is why I purchased it.… (mais)