Antique Carpets

This new guide to vintage textiles promises a lot--and it delivers. Kurella (Guide to Lace and Linen) has compiled a very basic, practical, and informative resource for appreciating, understanding, collecting, and recycling old textiles. Following a brief introduction, the book is divided into five sections, the largest of which focus on materials--fabrics (manipulations and embellishments), fibers, threads, and yarns--and things--vintage fashions, home furnishings, and fabrics of society. Other sections provide information on milestones of textile history, a guide to shows and sales, and a resource directory arranged by state. The text is easy to read and sprinkled with definitions, explanations, illustrations, diagrams, and charts. The one disappointment is that there are far too few color illustrations. Otherwise, this book is a welcome and affordable purchase for both public and academic libraries.
-Stephen Allan Patrick, East Tennessee State Univ. Lib., Johnson City
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

" [..]Practical information on weaving, dying, design evolution, identifying, buying, storing, cleaning and repairing is included to make this a valuable and comprehensive resource. " -- ANTIQUE TRADER newspaper, October 28, 1998.

" This wonderfully illustrated and comprehensive guide to Oriental carpets is a must reference for all interior designers. Mr. Azizollahoff has managed to combine his knowledge and experience in the trade into a source guide that is at once informative and accessible. -- NY METRO, the official publication of the American Society of Interior Designers, NY Metro Chapter, Summer, 1999.



" A workable criteria for the pricing of Oriental and machine-made rugs made from 1880 through 1950. Pictures, explanations, details, prices, clear, knowledgeably-written text from the voice of experience. [..] -- Myrna Bloom, THE EAST-WEST ROOM, Dresher, Pennsylvannia.



" Oriental carpet lovers will value this informative book, written by a third generation oriental carpet dealer. The book speaks to the reader without fuss or flourish, provides basic, practical information, includes drawings to help illustrate defects and discusses carpet care. " -- ANTIQUES & COLLECTING magazine, Book of the Month, February, 2000.



" The lover of oriental carpets will find a real treasure here in page after page of lovely carpets, each carefully and thoroughly described and priced. The text is very informative, providing much useful information. -- ANTIQUE JOURNAL newspaper, May, 1998.



" This painstakingly detailed book, fully illustrated with beautiful color photographs of old and new carpets of every type, will be a tremendous help in taking the mystery out of finding an Oriental carpet that is right for you. " -- VICTORIAN DECORATING & LIFESTYLE magazine, September, 1999.

The Illustrated Buyer's Guide to Oriental Carpets " by J.R. Azizollahoff is the first book on carpets that I can remember my wife showing any real interest. What then makes this carpet different than the vast assortment of rug books on the market today? [..] -- Barry O'Connell, oriental carpet consultant, lecturer and rug dealer, Rockville, Maryland, as quoted in RUG NEWS magazine, August, 1999, Leslie Stroh, editor. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.