Antique Kilims of Anatolia

Antique Kilims of Anatolia
Author: Peter Davies
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2000
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780393730470

From fleece, yarn, and dyeing to looms and weaves, the visual language, tribal weavers, and meaning, origins, and aesthetics of the kilim, this book provides an ideal and up-to-date summary of the subject.

Kilim

Kilim
Author: Alastair Hull
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2000-06-01
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780811828888

Bold, distinctive patterns; brilliant colors; affordability-these are some of the characteristics that explain the overwhelming popularity of the exquisite, flatwoven textiles from the Near and Far East known as kilims. The most comprehensive and beautifully illustrated survey to date, Kilim contains hundreds of color photographs accompanied by an authoritative text examining the origins, history, and weaving techniques of these unique cloths. A directory to international kilim auction houses; a source listing of dealers and services; and a reference guide to the collecting, care, and further study of kilims conclude this definitive work on a widely appealing subject.

Kilim Rugs

Kilim Rugs
Author: Susan Gomersall
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2000-07-01
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780764311581

For those seeking inspiration from these striking, tribal rug designs and those who want to own them, this is the perfect guide. It's packed with 235 big, striking color photos, and simply presented as a guide for both would-be buyers and for rug owners seeking the story behind their precious finds. Buying a rug can be a traumatic experience. Author and rug dealer Susan Gomersall sets out to answer the questions you always wanted to ask a rug dealer, but felt too intimidated to do so. Each chapter tells one tribe's story: a little bit of their history, a little bit about their present-day circumstances, and descriptions of the rugs they weave. Both antique and modern rugs can be found in each chapter, and some indication of what these generally cost in a retail situation.

Kilims

Kilims
Author: Lee Allane
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Total Pages: 144
Release: 1995
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780500278413

In recent years kilims have become sought after both as functional and as decorative items. Their versatility, the beauty of their colours and patterning and their reasonable prices all help to explain this level of interest, but the abundance of patterns and style has made the search for the right kilim a bewildering process. This comprehensive guide ensures that independent advice is now available.

Living with Kilims

Living with Kilims
Author: Alastair Hull
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Total Pages: 192
Release: 1995
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780500278222

As well as information on their history and origins, types and techniques, and guidance on buying and valuing, cleaning and repairing, this guide to using kilims in the home also contains over 250 photographs providing hundreds of decorative ideas.

Kilim Designs in Needlepoint

Kilim Designs in Needlepoint
Author: Dorothy Wood
Publisher: Ward Lock Limited
Total Pages: 127
Release: 1998
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780706377279

Designs from the Islamic countries of North Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia.

Kilims

Kilims
Author: Yanni Petsopoulos
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
Total Pages: 194
Release: 1991
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

Interior Textiles

Interior Textiles
Author: Karla J. Nielson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 514
Release: 2007-07-10
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 0471606405

When it comes to both the technical and aesthetic considerations of using textiles in interior design, this book gives working professionals what they need to know. You'll receive expert guidance to the process of textile specifications, selection, installation and maintenance, as well as an understanding of the properties of fabric types and a historical context of styles. Sustainable design and code issues are also considered. More than 500 illustrations and photographs elucidate key ideas. This survey of textiles for interior design is divided into three main parts: Fabrics: The interior design textile industry and marketplace. A study of fibers, yarns, constructions, and finishes. Codes and "green" design. Applications: Textile specifications and coordination of upholstery and wall coverings, window treatments, linens and accessories, and rugs and carpeting. Period Style: Oriental styles, Renaissance and Formal styles, Medieval, Colonial, Country and Provence styles, Regional and Ethnic styles, and Modern styles. Order your copy today!

Log Home Living

Log Home Living
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 160
Release: 1996-08
Genre:
ISBN:

Log Home Living is the oldest, largest and most widely distributed and read publication reaching log home enthusiasts. For 21 years Log Home Living has presented the log home lifestyle through striking editorial, photographic features and informative resources. For more than two decades Log Home Living has offered so much more than a magazine through additional resources–shows, seminars, mail-order bookstore, Web site, and membership organization. That's why the most serious log home buyers choose Log Home Living.