" [..]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.
Reader Reviews
The book is mostly full of beautiful pictures of rugs of all ages. Most, however, are higher end and not the market I can afford to be interested in. I had been hoping the book would at least comment on the (quality of the) thousands of rugs being sold on ebay each day for hundreds (not thousands) of dollars. I had been also hoping for more background information regarding the various types of rugs, but there was little. I am seeking a more comprehensive text than this, I think.
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