Pictorial Hooked Rugs

Pictorial Hooked Rugs
Author: Jane Halliwell Green
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2009
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1881982793

A complete how-to guide to pictorial hooked rugs and it explains the historical backgrounds of different hooked rug styles Describes how to design, color plan, and display rugs Includes step-by-step techniques for hooking multiple pictorial elements One of the most challenging of all rug styles is the pictorial rug or wall hanging. This full-color book guides readers step-by-step through the process of creating pictorial rugs. This book is the definitive instruction manual on how to create the elements of a pictorial rug. Each section contains a description of techniques, materials, dye formulas, and hooked illustrations of the elements described. It contains tips and tricks for the rug hooker to take the guesswork out of planning a personalized rug.

Kings, Heroes, and Lovers

Kings, Heroes, and Lovers
Author: Parviz Tanavoli
Publisher: Scorpion Publishing
Total Pages: 312
Release: 1994
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

Examines the folk art depicted in the rugs woven by villagers and nomadic tribespeople in Iran

Persian Rugs and Carpets

Persian Rugs and Carpets
Author: Essie Sakhai
Publisher: Antique Collectors Club Dist
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2008
Genre: Design
ISBN: 9781851495078

Persian Rugs and Carpets: The Fabric of Life presents a pictorial journey around Persia, reflecting the weaving and pattern styles of the many regions and tribes - including Esfahan, Kashan, Nain, Qum, Kerman, Tabriz, Bakhtiari, Senneh, Malayer and Qashq

Navajo Rugs and Blankets

Navajo Rugs and Blankets
Author: Chuck Mobley
Publisher: Rio Nuevo Publishers
Total Pages: 32
Release: 1994-02
Genre: Coloring books
ISBN: 9780918080769

The author has thoroughly researched the subjects depicted in these coloring books, insuring that the drawings and information are as authentic as possible. Most are color-by-number. Ages 6 and up.

Preserving the Past in Primitive Rugs

Preserving the Past in Primitive Rugs
Author: Barbara Evans Brown
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Total Pages: 60
Release: 1999-06
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781881982227

Includes information on color choice, design decisions, and fabric selection Learn how to preserve historic landmarks through primitive pictorial rugs plus discover sources of inspiration and select the elements of a design Discover sources of inspiration and select the elements of a design Primitive rug hooking is enjoying a revival and is one of the most popular forms of fiber art today. Preserving the Past in Primitive Rugs, brought to you by Rug Hooking magazine, provides an easy-to-understand approach to hooking primitive rugs. Author Barbara Brown will start you on a journey that will result in rugs that will be cherished by generations to come. Filled with tips on the importance of proper placement of motifs in the design-what the focus is, why one object is larger than another, and how to design a rug from past memories. Originally published in 2000, the book has been reprinted by popular demand.

A Guide to Navajo Rugs

A Guide to Navajo Rugs
Author: Susan Lamb
Publisher: Western National Parks Association
Total Pages: 52
Release: 1992
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781877856266

Describes and depicts the seventeen most common Navajo rug styles, and includes quotes by some of the finest weavers crafting rugs today. Photos of rugs from Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site by George H. H. Huey.

Oriental Carpets

Oriental Carpets
Author: Essie Sakhai
Publisher:
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2002-08-27
Genre: Rugs, Oriental
ISBN: 9781898259107

Geometric Hooked Rugs

Geometric Hooked Rugs
Author: Gail Dufresne
Publisher: Ampry Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 106
Release: 2010
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1881982718

Geometric hooked rugs may look simple, but they are a challenge to do well. Well-known rug designer Gail Dufresne explains the elements and principles of design, including balance and unity, repetition, proportion, and movement. Learn how to color-plan your geometric rug, including how to use color values effectively. The author describes her signature look of superimposing figures on top of complex geometric backgrounds. The book is full of tips and techniques for dyeing the wool, finishing the rug, and designing your own patterns. Gail Dufresne is a rug hooking teacher, artist, and designer, well known for her innovative designs and vibrant colors. She is a frequent contributor to Rug Hooking magazine. She is highly regarded in the field and travels throughout the United States and Canada from her home in New Jersey to teach at rug hooking camps and schools.

Interwoven Globe

Interwoven Globe
Author: Amy Elizabeth Bogansky
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Total Pages: 366
Release: 2013
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1588394964

Published in conjunction with an exhibition held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Sept. 16, 2013-Jan. 5, 2014.