SUGGESTED READING

THE PERSIAN CARPET - A CECIL EDWARDS

This particular book has been referred to as the standard reference

on carpets, with particular interest to Persian Carpets. Must Read

ORIENTAL RUGS - VOLUME 1 - CAUCASIAN

BY IAN BENNET.

A splendid book on Caucasian carpets with brilliant colour illustrations.

Makes understanding and appreciating these complex carpets with relative ease.

CARPETS FROM THE TENTS, COTTAGES AND WORKSHOPS

OF ASIA - JON THOMPSON

An excellent book on carpets covering all aspects of rug categories. A very

intelligently organized and cleverly researched book. Must read.

ANTIQUE ORIENTAL RUGS AND CARPETS -

PHILIP BAMBOROUGH

For the collector of Antique carpets, this book serves as an explorative guide

      to the subject matter. The colour illustrations help to further enhance  one's

understanding on the subject matter.

LIVING WITH KILIMS - ALASTAIR HULL AND

NICHOLAS BARNARD

Flat weaves from all over the region are cleverly displayed in this hard cover book. 

Living arrangements with kilims are spectacular and fashionable.

THE FABRIC OF PARADISE - LEONARD HARROW

Perhaps a book with great depth, pertaining to the origin of some rare carpets.

TRIBAL RUGS - A BUYERS GUIDE - LEE ALLANE

Definitely a book for everyone interested in tribal rugs.

 

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