2012, ISBN: 0500970432

[EAN: 9780500970430], Neubuch, [PU: London: Thames and Hudson, 2012., London:], TRADITIONAL ARTS CARPET RUG WEAVING COLLECTION ISLAMIC ART, SPUHLER, FRIEDRICH Carpets from Islamic Lands. … Mehr…

[EAN: 9780500970430], Neubuch, [PU: London: Thames and Hudson, 2012., London:], TRADITIONAL ARTS CARPET RUG WEAVING COLLECTION ISLAMIC ART, SPUHLER, FRIEDRICH Carpets from Islamic Lands. The al-Sabah Collection, Kuwait. London: Thames and Hudson, 2012. 4to., 186 p., color ills. Paperback. New ISBN: 9780500970430 CATALOG: Turkish & Islamic arts KEYWORDS: Traditional arts Carpet Rug Weaving Collection Islamic art A celebration of more than forty of the finest classical carpets created in Egypt, Turkey, Persia, the Caucasus, and India between the sixteenth and nineteenth centuries Among the most beautiful and precious textiles in the world, carpets from Islamic lands have been treasured for centuries. Prized by European monarchs and traded as far afield as Tibet and the Americas, these woven and knotted masterpieces are both distinguished works of art and revealing utilitarian objects that offer a glimpse of life in the Islamic world. The third volume in Thames & Hudson’s series cataloguing the al-Sabah Collection, this book features some of the finest classical carpets from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries, along with several intriguing pre- Islamic carpet fragments. Carpet and textile expert Friedrich Spuhler describes the spectacular al-Sabah Collection in the context of the history of Islamic art and recounts the stories behind individual carpets. The book includes pictures of many carpets never before reproduced in print, as well as a few that may have been lost forever following the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in 1990. 112 color illustrati, Books<

2013, ISBN: 9780500970430

Carpets from Islamic lands have been treasured for centuries on nearly every continent on earth. Prized by European monarchs and traded as far afield as Tibet and the Americas, these wove… Mehr…

Carpets from Islamic lands have been treasured for centuries on nearly every continent on earth. Prized by European monarchs and traded as far afield as Tibet and the Americas, these woven and knotted masterpieces are both distinguished works of art and revealing utilitarian objects that offer a rare glimpse of life in the Islamic world. Carpets from Islamic Lands features more than forty fine classical carpets held in the al-Sabah Collection, Kuwait, along with several important pre-Islamic carpet fragments. Friedrich Spuhler describes this spectacular collection in the context of the history of Islamic art, recounting the carpets’ fascinating stories and celebrating their intricate designs and masterful craftsmanship. Including pictures of many carpets never before reproduced in print, and a few that may have been lost forever following the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in 1990, this richly illustrated volume is essential reading for modern admirers of oriental carpets, and a treasure in its own right. Books Friedrich Spuhler|Paperback|Thames & Hudson Ltd|25/11/2013, Thames & Hudson Ltd<

ISBN: 9780500970430

A celebration of more than forty of the finest classical carpets created in Egypt, Turkey, Persia, the Caucasus, and India Among the most beautiful and precious textiles in the world, car… Mehr…

A celebration of more than forty of the finest classical carpets created in Egypt, Turkey, Persia, the Caucasus, and India Among the most beautiful and precious textiles in the world, carpets from Islamic lands have been treasured for centuries. These woven and knotted masterpieces are both distinguished works of art and utilitarian objects that offer a glimpse of life in the Islamic world. This book features some of the finest classical carpets from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries, all from the spectacular al-Sabah Collection. Carpet and textile expert Friedrich Spuhler describes the Collection in the context of the history of Islamic art and recounts the stories behind individual carpets. The book includes pictures of many carpets never before reproduced in print, and one that may have been lost forever following the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in 1990. Trade Books>Trade Paperback>Antiques,Coll>Antiques,Collectibles>Textiles, Thames & Hudson Core >1<