Richard Parsons treats the reader to not only a veritable feast of carpets and rugs, but also to a fascinating journey through the history of a diverse, colourful, multi-racial country. He shares his respect and admiration for Afghanistan's stoical people, who somehow, despite political upheavals, forced resettlement, a harsh climate and often primitive nomadic living conditions, manage to produce exquisite works of art which reflect great pride in their many-faceted heritage. Afghan rugs are instantly appealing due to ...
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Richard Parsons treats the reader to not only a veritable feast of carpets and rugs, but also to a fascinating journey through the history of a diverse, colourful, multi-racial country. He shares his respect and admiration for Afghanistan's stoical people, who somehow, despite political upheavals, forced resettlement, a harsh climate and often primitive nomadic living conditions, manage to produce exquisite works of art which reflect great pride in their many-faceted heritage. Afghan rugs are instantly appealing due to their traditional colours and bold designs, from sumptuous piled purdahs to flat woven prayer rugs.
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Reprint. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 4to. pp 195. Oriental/ Asian rugs, collectors and collecting. Original publisher's golden cloth, lettered gilt on spine and on front cover. Copiously illustrated in colour and black and white throughout. ISBN 1851491449 Very good indeed in very good indeed dust jacket.
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Fine in Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall A beautiful clean crisp hardcover copy in fine condition. DJ in fine condition and in protective mylar cover.
